FDAClass IIAugust 12, 2020

BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents recall

BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents, Cat. No. 445003 (UDI 00382904450038) and 445003-01 (UDI (01)603829044500301) - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative…

Why was BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents recalled?

BD is experiencing elevated rates of potential false positive results from certain customers when using the BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for the BD MAX System. False positive test results could lead to a delay in diagnosis and potentially cause the patient to be exposed to COVID-19 if they are isolated with an infected individual.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All lots are affected

Product
BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents, Cat. No. 445003 (UDI 00382904450038) and 445003-01 (UDI (01)603829044500301) - Product Usage: intended for the qualitative…
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Quantity
30,392 to date
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GU, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, WY and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Singapore.
Recall date
August 12, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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