BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 2-Laser 4 Color Instrument, REF: 662875, when using BD Trucount Tubes

FDA Device Recall #Z-0066-2020 — Class II — August 19, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0066-2020
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated August 19, 2019
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Location San Jose, CA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 12

Product Description

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 2-Laser 4 Color Instrument, REF: 662875, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Reason for Recall

Flow cytometers, when used with specific tubes may experience excessive electronic abort counts (electronic abort count of beads exceeds 1.0% of the total processed events), which may affect the ratio of cell population events to bead events, potentially resulting in falsely high absolute counts. This may affect the following: initiation of prophylactic therapy for Opportunistic Infections (HIV patients), decisions regarding care/management (PID/immune suppressed patients), laboratory developed tests/experiments, specimen engraftment potency, and use of leucoreduced blood products for transfusion.

Distribution Pattern

U.S.: CA, KS, NJ, MI, NY, PA, IL, IN, VA, WA, MD, IA, OK, RI, FL, CO, OH, TX, TN, GA, MO, MN, HI, VT, MA, NE. O.U.S. (Foreign): Germany, Italy, South Korea, Japan, United Kingdom, Poland, France, Belgium, Canada, Latvia, India, Taiwan, Ireland, Algeria, Israel, Iraq, Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Sweden, Colombia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain, Brazil, Austria, Peru, Iran, Croatia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Qatar, South Africa, Denmark, Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, Ecuador, Vietnam, Singapore

Lot / Code Information

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer serial numbers: Z662875000001, Z662875000007, Z662875000008, Z662875000009, Z662875000011, Z662875000012, Z662875000013, Z662875000014, Z662875000015, Z662875000016, Z662875000017, Z662875000018.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.