BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System software defect causes inaccurate specimen volumes
The BD FACSDuet sample preparation system may dispense specimen volumes that are 3% to 20% higher in one tube versus another, leading to inaccurate blood counts, delayed test results, and potential additional blood collection. The defect affects 130 systems distributed across the US and internationally.
- Product
- BD FACSDuet Premium Sample Preparation System, REF: 666340, 666339; and BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation System (Base), REF: 663128, 662588, used with software V 1.4.1. Intended use: to prepare human specimens to be analyzed.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- 13 states