Becton Dickinson & Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2112-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PrepStain Tecan US-II. For use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 8, 2013

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2112-2013

Event ID: 65779

Reason for Recall:

PrepStain system rack setting was incorrectly entered on one PrepStain system during a routine preventive maintenance visit by a BD Field Service Representative.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 890 instruments

Code Information:

Catalog Numbers - 799-14000-00 (490100) and 799-14000-00R (490407)

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico and the country of Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated