Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1390-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD-Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System; Hematology: Used for in vitro diagnostics

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: March 18, 2016

Date Posted: April 20, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1390-2016

Event ID: 73597

Reason for Recall:

The carton label for one lot of BD Retic-Count Reticulocyte Reagent System had the incorrect storage conditions. The labels on the reagent as well as the Instructions for Use are correct.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 205

Code Information:

Product number 349214, Lot number 5175559, Expiry 5/31/16.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : CT, MN, FL, NY, CA, MA, DC, UT, VA and IN., and to the countries of : Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated