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Health product recall

BBL DrySlide Kits

Starting date:
April 12, 2013
Posting date:
June 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-34171

Recalled products

  1. BBL Dryslide Pyr Kit
  2. BBL Dryslide Oxidase Kit

Reason

BD has confirmed through complaint investigation that during the manufacturing process portions of the test slides in the above referenced products were placed into the incorrect product packaging. This could result in intermittent quality control failures and false results.

Affected products

A. BBL Dryslide Pyr Kit

Lot or serial number
  • 2276481
Model or catalog number
  • 231747
Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES

B. BBL Dryslide Oxidase Kit

Lot or serial number
  • 2222008
Model or catalog number
  • 231746
Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES