FDA Device

BD PhoenixSpec Calibrator Kit, consisting of 3 tubes identified as 0.25, 1.0 and 4.0 McFarland unit calibrators, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA***

Hazard

A calibrator for an in vitro diagnostic kit is not standarized correctly and may cause a calibration error when measuring microbiological cultures for turbidity.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The recalling firm notified consignees by phone, fax and e-mail on 12/01/05. The notification advised that nephelometers displaying 'CAL' error messages on the LED should not be used until calibrated with a different kit lot. Consignees were requested to discard referenced lots for replacement. A response form was included in the notification.

Products

BD PhoenixSpec Calibrator Kit, consisting of 3 tubes identified as 0.25, 1.0 and 4.0 McFarland unit calibrators, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 211
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
UPC
Lot 5075281 Exp 2/14/06*** Lot 5115146 Exp 2/14/06

Units Affected

145 kits