Becton, Dickinson AND Company

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Top device categories

• Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 DaysFOZ612
• Syringe, PistonFMF200
• Needle, Hypodermic, Single LumenFMI186
• Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood CollectionJKA112
• Set, Administration, IntravascularFPA68
• Needle, Aspiration And Injection, DisposableGAA21
• Syringe, AntistickMEG20
• Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 DaysLJS11
• Culture Media, Non-Propagating TransportJSM9
• Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic (W/Wo Introducer)BSP8

Recent recalls

• 2026-05-15Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Swan-Ganz Catheter, Models: 131F7/131F7P, 131F7J, 141F7, 151F7, 834F75, 096F6/096F6P, C144F7, 782F75M, 132F5, C146F7, 831F75/831F75P, TS105F5, 774F75, 777F8, AIQSGF8;

  Catheters may, due to a manufacturing process and material changes, leak/break from the (blue) proximal injectate lumen hub, which may lead to infection, medication loss, and/or blood loss.

• 2026-05-15Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Swan-Ganz Jr Catheter, Models: SGPT54, SGPT64P, SGPT755P

  Catheters may, due to a manufacturing process and material changes, leak/break from the (blue) proximal injectate lumen hub, which may lead to infection, medication loss, and/or blood loss.

• 2026-05-15Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Swan-Ganz Pacing Catheter, Models: D200F7;

  Catheters may, due to a manufacturing process and material changes, leak/break from the (blue) proximal injectate lumen hub, which may lead to infection, medication loss, and/or blood loss.

• 2025-08-01Open, ClassifiedLabeling design

  BD Trucount Controls, 30 Test - REF: 664343, RxOnly, IVD

  Control kits contain incorrect standard deviation (SD) values for the low and high control beads which compromises the accurate calculation of bead counts.

• 2025-08-01Open, ClassifiedLabeling design

  BD Trucount Controls, 30 Test - REF: 340335

  Control kits contain incorrect standard deviation (SD) values for the low and high control beads which compromises the accurate calculation of bead counts.

• 2025-07-03Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  REF: 335775 , BD FACS, 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 setups per kit, Rx Only, IVD. Used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.

  Due to customer complaints, errors in spectral overlap factors table for 7-color setup beads may affect accurate setup of the flow cytometry instrument prior to analyzing samples.

• 2025-07-03Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  REF: 666289 , BD FACS, 7-Color Setup Beads, 25 Runs, CE, IVD. Used in flow cytometry for fluorescence compensation.

  Due to customer complaints, errors in spectral overlap factors table for 7-color setup beads may affect accurate setup of the flow cytometry instrument prior to analyzing samples.

• 2024-12-23Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  FACSLyric 2L4C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662875, UDI 00382906628756 BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer is intended for in vitro diagnostic for the following: " Immunophenotyping using up to six fluorescence detection channels and two light scatter channels using a blue (488-nm) and a red (640-nm) laser. " It is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays and software that are indicated for use with the instrument.

  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

• 2024-12-23Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  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

  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.

• 2024-12-23Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  FACSLyric 3L8C Instrument US-IVD, Catalog Number 662877, UDI 00382906628770 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

  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.