FDAJune 1, 2016device

PhoenixSpec AP Calibrator is used to calibrate the PhoenixSpec & Phoenix AP Instruments. The instruments are then used to measure the turbidity of microbial suspensions equivalent to McFarland standards 0.10 to 4.50.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

BD has determined that the PhoenixSpec AP Calibrator referenced in this recall from the following lot (5327782) are labeled with an incorrect expiration date (year). The expiration date printed on the individual calibration tubes within the kit are correct but difficult to read on a portion of the tubes.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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