BD Bio Sciences recalls 7-Color Setup Beads (lot 85637, 85638) due to potential spectral overlap errors in flow cytometry setup. Affected users should contact for details.
Due to customer complaints, errors in spectral overlap factors table for 7-color setup beads may affect accurate setup of the flow cytometry instrument prior to analyzing samples.
BD Bio Sciences is recalling 7-Color Setup Beads used in flow cytometry because errors in spectral overlap factors may cause inaccurate instrument setup. This could lead to incorrect sample analysis results if not corrected.
Errors in the spectral overlap factors table may cause inaccurate calibration of the flow cytometry instrument before sample analysis. This could lead to incorrect results if the instrument is not properly set up for the 7-color fluorescence compensation process.
Users of flow cytometry instruments who purchased the recalled 7-Color Setup Beads (lot numbers 85637 and 85638) are affected. Researchers and lab technicians using these beads for fluorescence compensation are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers 85637 or 85638 on the packaging. The product is labeled as BD FACS 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 Runs, CE, IVD.
Look for lot numbers 85637 or 85638 on the packaging of the BD FACS 7-Color Setup Beads.
Due to customer complaints about errors in spectral overlap factors for 7-color setup beads, which may affect accurate flow cytometry instrument setup.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected users.
The recall describes potential errors in spectral overlap factors, not a physical hazard that could cause injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Bio Sciences to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2079-2025 — BD Bio Sciences BD Bio Sciences Hello, I own a BD Bio Sciences that is covered by recall Z-2079-2025 from BD Bio Sciences. 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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