Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US recalled

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662876, UDI 00382906628763 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm laser as part of four available manufactured instrument configurations. BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-1 configuration, 4-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2 configuration, 6-color/2-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-2-2 configuration, 8-color/3-laser BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 4-3-3 configuration, 10-color/3-laser The lower level configurations are upgradeable to higher level configurations by adding filters, photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), and a laser. Only the 488 nm laser and 640 nm lasers are utilized for cleared in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications and only fluorescence channels 1 (FL1) through FL6 are the subject of this 510(k) submission. Seven to tencolor immunophenotyping is for research use only (RUO). All optical configurations of the FACSLyric share the same dimensions: 22.8 inches in height by 24.93 inches in width by 22.8 inches in depth. The K201814 clearance document describes the device as follows: Refer to K170974 for detailed description and functioning of the BD FACSLyric flow cytometer. The modified BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer consists of the following components. " FACSLyric Flow Cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2 ,4-3-3 and 4-3-5 optical configurations) " FACSuite Clinical Software (version 1.4) " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker and modification to the door lock and sensor connections " Modified CMS firmware BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer with the integrated BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system consists of all the above components as FACSLyric Flow Cytometer and additionally contain: " BD FACSDuet Sample Preparation system physically and data integrated with the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer " FACSDuet fluidics that contain saline, deionized (DI) water and 10% bleach solution. " Modified FACS Universal Loader: updated shaker, modification to the door lock and sensor connections, addition of stabilization bracket

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia & Wisconsin. The countries of China, Costa Rica, Singapore, Thailand.

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