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 3L8C Instrument US-IVD, Catalog Number 662877, UDI 00382906628770 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm laser as part of four available manufactured instrument configurations. BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-1 configuration, 4-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2 configuration, 6-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2-2 configuration, 8-color/3-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-3-3 configuration, 10-color/3-laser The lower level configurations are upgradeable to higher level configurations by adding filters, photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), and a laser. Only the 488 nm laser and 640 nm lasers are utilized for cleared in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications and only fluorescence channels 1 (FL1) through FL6 are the subject of this 510(k) submission. Seven to tencolor immunophenotyping is for research use only (RUO). All optical configurations of the FACSLyric share the same dimensions: 22.8 inches in height by 24.93 inches in width by 22.8 inches in depth. The K201814 clearance document describes the device as follows: Refer to K170974 for detailed description and functioning of the BD FACSLyric flow cytometer. The modified BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer consists of the following components. " FACSLyric Flow Cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2 ,4-3-3 and 4-3-5 optical configurations) " FACSuite Clinical Software (version 1.4) " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker and modification to the door lock and sensor connections " Modified CMS firmware BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer with the integrated BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system consists of all the above components as FACSLyric Flow Cytometer and additionally contain: " BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system physically and data integrated with the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer " FACSDuet fluidics that contain saline, deionized (DI) water and 10% bleach solution. " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker, modification to the door lock and sensor connections, addition of stabilization bracket
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?
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Power supply part number 650781 with serial numbers beginning with V2309, V2318, and V2330 are impacted Catalog Number: 662877 UDI-DI code: 00382906628770 Instrument Serial Numbers / Power Supply Serial Numbers: Z662877000064 V23180197 Z662877000053 V23090166 Z662877000052 V23090305 Z662877000054 V23090341 Z662877000051 V23090060 Z662877000056 V23090037 Z662877000058 V23090446 Z662877000055 V23090190 Z662877000061 V23180242 Z662877000057 V23090456 Z662877000060 V23180454 Z662877000065 V23180453 Z662877000062 V23300158 Z662877000063 V23300110 Z662877000059 V23180441 Z662877000068 V23300012
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-0747-2025
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Milpitas, CA
- Recall initiated
- 2024-11-01
What to do
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What this is — and is not
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