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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1414-2017

EpiCenter Plus Microbiology Data Management System software version 6.20A, when used in conjunction with the MALDI BioTyper System . Product Usage: The EpiCenter system is a clinical data management system designed for use with certain BD instrument systems. The EpiCenter system provides advanced capabilities in data management, including extended demographic data, comprehensive reporting features including a powerful database query tool, bi-directional Laboratory Information System (LIS) communications and long-term data storage. Additionally, the EpiCenter system provides an Expert System that can manipulate and/or act upon AST results.

Published March 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2014

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

The information in the EpiCenter interface translation tables was not updated to match the Bruker MALDI BioTyper database identifications for some organisms. This could lead to a possible mis-identification of an organism.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Distributor
15 US customers, 18 Ex-US sites, and 0 distributors. Approximately 115 customers totally and 0 distributors
Lot
Lot Numbers Version 6.20A Cat. Number 442953
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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