BD Bio Sciences recalls FACSLyric flow cytometers with specific power supply models due to risk of instrument failure causing lab staff inhalation of fumes and potential patient specimen loss. Affected units have catalog number 662877 and power supply serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330.
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 Bio Sciences is recalling certain FACSLyric flow cytometers that may fail to power on or stay on, risking lab staff inhalation of fumes and potential patient specimen loss. This affects laboratory equipment used for blood and tissue testing.
The power supply module (part number 650781) may fail, causing the instrument to stop working or remain on. If this happens during lab use, staff could inhale fumes leading to shortness of breath or coughing. Patients might need to return for additional testing, risking bruising, pain, or bleeding.
Laboratory staff and patients using BD FACSLyric flow cytometers for blood and tissue testing. Those with the specific catalog number 662877 and power supply serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330 are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 662877 and power supply serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330. The instrument has a height of 22.8 inches and width of 24.93 inches.
Check the power supply serial number for the first three digits starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330.
If the power supply is not affected, continue using the instrument as normal according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The power supply module (part number 650781, Power Module AC-DC 250W 12/24V M3S4S6) with serial numbers starting with V2309, V2318, or V2330.
No, but you should inspect the power supply serial number. If it starts with V2309, V2318, or V2330, you should contact BD Bio Sciences for further instructions.
The instrument may stop working or stay on, potentially causing lab staff to inhale fumes and experience shortness of breath or coughing.
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Subject: Recall Z-0747-2025 — BD Bio Sciences BD Bio Sciences Hello, I own a BD Bio Sciences that is covered by recall Z-0747-2025 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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