Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Veritor Plus Analyzer- In-Vitro Diagnostic intended to use with the BD Veritor System Test Devices. Catalog Number:…

Recall date

April 3, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1313-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Foreign: Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan

Why it was recalled

Background calibration has the potential to cause false positive or false negative test results. An incorrect test result with the BD Veritor System could lead to possible misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

BD Veritor Plus Analyzer- In-Vitro Diagnostic intended to use with the BD Veritor System Test Devices. Catalog Number: 256066