Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BD Viper LT System Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Potential for false positive Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) results...

Date: November 7, 2014
Company: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Co. directly.

Affected Products

BD Viper LT System, catalog number 442839 when used in conjunction with the BD ProbeTec Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) Qx Assay (cat. #442959) and the BD ProbeTec Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) Qx Assay (cat. #442842). In vitro diagnostic.

Quantity: 7 Viper LT Systems

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for false positive Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) results and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) results when processing the CT Qx and GC Qx Assays on the BD Viper LT Instrument.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: LA

Affected (1 state)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report