Becton, Dickinson And Company, BD Bio Sciences recalls FACSLyric 2L4C Instrument US

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

On Nov 18, 2024, BD has identified through complaints 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 caused by BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may involve patient specimen loss and/ or delay to provide 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.). Customers are instructed to continue normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use. Ensure the contents of this notification are read and understood. Immediately inspect your inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed above and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users . Share and post this customer letter within your facility network and forward to any customers to whom you may have distributed the product to ensure awareness. Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to the BD contact noted on the form whether or not you have any of the impacted product, so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification as per FDA requirement.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-0745-2025
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K170974The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K201814The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · OYEOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 864.5220The federal regulation governing this device
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• Find Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio SciencesSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
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