BD Bio Sciences recalls 7-Color Setup Beads (lot 85612, 85613) 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 Flow Cytometry Setup Beads because errors in spectral overlap factors might cause inaccurate instrument setup. This could lead to incorrect sample analysis results if not corrected.
The spectral overlap factors table may contain errors that affect how the flow cytometer sets up fluorescence channels. This could lead to incorrect sample analysis if the instrument is not properly calibrated after using the beads.
Users of flow cytometry instruments who purchased the recalled beads for laboratory use. Researchers and lab technicians handling these beads are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for lot numbers 85612 or 85613 on the packaging. The product is labeled as BD FACS 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 setups per kit, used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.
Look for lot numbers 85612 or 85613 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
Due to customer complaints about errors in spectral overlap factors for 7-color setup beads, which may affect accurate flow cytometry instrument setup.
Check for lot numbers 85612 or 85613 on the packaging. The product is labeled as BD FACS 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 setups per kit, used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact BD Bio Sciences for further instructions.
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-2078-2025 — BD Bio Sciences BD Bio Sciences Hello, I own a BD Bio Sciences that is covered by recall Z-2078-2025 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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