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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2015-RN-00844-1
Product Name/Description	BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Tests (used for the testing of multiple infectious organisms). An in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD) Catalogue Number: 446252 Lot/Batch Numbers: 5135673, 5138774 Expiry Date: 09/02/2016 ARTG Number: 223745
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	1/09/2015
Responsible Entity	Becton Dickinson Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	A portion of tests associated with the referenced lots/batches may exhibit blue speckles or fibres on the beads and cards. This issue would cause difficulty in interpreting test (control & patient) results across all beads. This would result in an invalid test.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	BD is advising users to discontinue use and discard any remaining stock. This action has been closed-out on 17/08/2016.
Contact Information	TBC