BD Kiestra ReadA lab automation devices with catalog number 446948 may experience intermittent connectivity delays after system reboots. This does not affect test results or sample integrity but may cause delays in incubator plate retrieval.
In certain situations, following a system reboot, one or more modules may have become unreachable via the remote connectivity interface. When this occurred, there was potential for delays in plate retrieval from the incubator while connectivity was restored. This issue was intermittent and did not affect test results, performance of the assay, or sample integrity.
BD Kiestra ReadA lab automation devices with catalog number 446948 may have intermittent connectivity issues after rebooting, potentially causing delays in plate retrieval. This does not affect test results or sample integrity but requires attention to avoid unnecessary delays.
After a system reboot, some modules may become temporarily unreachable through the remote interface. This can cause delays in retrieving plates from the incubator while the system reconnects. However, this issue does not affect test results, assay performance, or sample integrity.
Lab technicians and users of BD Kiestra ReadA devices with catalog number 446948 are affected. Those most at risk are users who rely on timely incubator plate retrieval during routine lab operations.
Check for the catalog number 446948 on your BD Kiestra ReadA device. All serial numbers are affected by this recall. The device may have a UDI-DI code starting with 00382904469481.
Verify if your device shows intermittent connectivity delays after reboots by observing incubator plate retrieval times.
No, the recall states this issue does not affect test results, assay performance, or sample integrity.
Check for catalog number 446948 on your BD Kiestra ReadA device. All serial numbers are affected.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The issue is intermittent and does not affect test results.
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Subject: Recall Z-1658-2026 — BD Kiestra Lab Automation BD Kiestra Lab Automation Hello, I own a BD Kiestra Lab Automation that is covered by recall Z-1658-2026 from BD Kiestra Lab Automation. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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