Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
FACSLyric 2L4C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662875, UDI 00382906628756 BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer is intended for in vitro diagnostic for the following: " Immunophenotyping using up to six fluorescence detection channels and two light scatter channels using a blue (488-nm) and a red (640-nm) laser. " It is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays and software that are indicated for use with the instrument.
Why it was recalled
On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
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Power supply part number 650781 with serial numbers beginning with V2309, V2318, and V2330 are impacted Catalog Number: 662875 UDI-DI code: 00382906628756 Instrument Serial Numbers/ Power Supply Serial Numbers: Z662875000119 V23300114 Z662875000117 V23300192 Z662875000112 V23300098 Z662875000123 V23300321 Z662875000105 V23090179 Z662875000104 V23090157 Z662875000107 V23090507 Z662875000102 V23090029 Z662875000103 V23090114 Z662875000106 V23090177 Z662875000108 V23180127 Z662875000110 V23300074 Z662875000111 V23090430 Z662875000109 V23300294 Z662875000116 V23300051
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia & Wisconsin. The countries of China, Costa Rica, Singapore, Thailand.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-0745-2025
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Milpitas, CA
- Recall initiated
- 2024-11-01
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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