BD BioSciences recalls FACSLyric flow cytometers with specific power supply modules that may fail, causing power loss and potential inhalation of fumes. Lab staff and patients may face breathing issues or specimen delays. Check your instrument's serial numbers for affected units.
On October 18, 2024, BD has identified through customer complaints and an increase in field failures / replacements of the power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) on BD FACSLyric flow cytometers, which has the potential for the instruments to fail to power on and/or stay on. The potential power supply failure on BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer may lead to risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. The patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In addition, patient specimen loss and/ or delay providing results of testing results. There may be additional risks to the laboratory staff including inhalation of fumes followed by shortness of breath or coughing if failure occurs during laboratory working hours. In addition, the patient may be asked to return for additional biospecimen collection procedure and risks associated with the procedure (bruising, pain, bleeding, etc.). In the Notification Letter sent on November 20, 2024, customers are instructed to continue their normal operation of your BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer according to the Instructions For Use after immediately inspecting inventory for the specific catalog and power supply serial numbers listed in the notification letter and follow the instructions listed under Actions for Clinical Users
BD BioSciences is recalling certain FACSLyric flow cytometers that have a power supply module prone to failure. This could cause the instrument to stop working or stay on, potentially leading to lab staff inhaling fumes and breathing problems or delays in patient testing.
The power supply module (part number 650781) can fail, causing the instrument to stop working or remain on. If this happens during lab use, staff may inhale fumes leading to shortness of breath or coughing. Patients might need to return for additional testing, risking bruising, pain, or bleeding.
Laboratory staff using the affected flow cytometers and patients undergoing tests with these instruments are most at risk. The recall impacts specific models sold in the U.S. with certain power supply serial numbers.
Check your FACSLyric flow cytometer's catalog number (662875) and power supply serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check your instrument's power supply serial number to see if it starts with V2309, V2318, or V2330.
If your power supply is not affected, follow the instrument's instructions for use as normal.
BD BioSciences identified field failures in the power supply module (part number 650781) that can cause the instrument to stop working or stay on, potentially leading to fume inhalation risks for lab staff.
Lab staff may inhale fumes, causing shortness of breath or coughing. Patients might need to return for additional testing, which could involve bruising, pain, or bleeding.
Look for power supply serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD BioSciences to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0745-2025 — BD BioSciences BD BioSciences Hello, I own a BD BioSciences that is covered by recall Z-0745-2025 from BD BioSciences. 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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