Becton Dickinson recalls BD Kiestra Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array (Catalog No. 246100) due to 2D barcodes with formatting errors that prevent expiration date reading, causing instrument errors.
The 2D barcodes on these cuvettes contain formatting errors that prevent the analyzing system from correctly reading the expiration date. As a result, the instrument enters an error state and the cuvettes cannot be used.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Kiestra Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array cuvettes because their 2D barcodes have errors that prevent the instrument from reading expiration dates. This causes the instrument to enter an error state and the cuvettes cannot be used. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and lot numbers.
The cuvettes' 2D barcodes have formatting errors that prevent the analyzing system from correctly reading the expiration date. This causes the instrument to enter an error state and the cuvettes become unusable for their intended purpose.
Users of BD Kiestra Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array with catalog number 246100 and specific lot numbers (LM245590, LM245592, LM245593, LM245594, LM245666) are affected. Laboratory users handling these cuvettes are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 246100 and lot numbers LM245590, LM245592, LM245593, LM245594, or LM245666 on the cuvettes. The product was sold with UDI-DI: 30382902461006.
Identify the lot numbers on the cuvettes (LM245590, LM245592, LM245593, LM245594, or LM245666) to confirm if they are affected.
The 2D barcodes on these cuvettes have formatting errors that prevent the analyzing system from correctly reading the expiration date, causing the instrument to enter an error state.
Check the lot numbers on the cuvettes to see if they are affected (LM245590, LM245592, LM245593, LM245594, or LM245666). If affected, stop using them as they cannot be used.
No safety risks are associated with using these cuvettes; the issue is a technical error that prevents proper use, not a physical hazard.
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Subject: Recall Z-0484-2026 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0484-2026 from Becton Dickinson. 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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