# Major Recall Alert: BD FACS™ 7-Color Setup Beads Recalled Due to Spectral Overlap Errors Affecting Flow Cytometry Accuracy
On **June 3, 2025**, BD initiated a recall of specific lots of their **BD FACS™ 7-Color Setup Beads** after customer complaints revealed critical errors in the **Spectral Overlap Factors (SOF)** table. The inaccuracies in these values may compromise the reliability of flow cytometry data, which is vital for proper analysis of multicolor reagents. If you’ve recently used this product, it’s essential to take immediate action to ensure data integrity and laboratory safety.
## Why This Recall is Important
Flow cytometry plays a pivotal role in modern biomedical research and diagnostics, requiring precise setup and accurate data analysis. The **BD FACS™ 7-Color Setup Beads** are essential tools for calibrating multicolor flow cytometry experiments. However, the **errors identified in the SOF table** could lead to:
- **Inaccurate fluorescence compensation** required for analyzing multicolor samples.
- **Compromised validity of experimental results** or misinterpretation of data.
- **Delays in critical research or diagnostic processes** caused by reanalysis or troubleshooting.
BD's response highlights the company’s commitment to quality and safety. To minimize impact, laboratories must immediately review their usage of the affected lots and take corrective steps. Read on for all the details and recommended actions.
## Details of the Recall
Here are the key details of the recall:
- **Product Name**: BD FACS™ 7-Color Setup Beads
- **Brand**: BD
- **Recall Initiation Date**: June 3, 2025
- **Reason for Recall**: Errors in the Spectral Overlap Factors table provided for specific product lots. These errors affect flow cytometry setup, potentially leading to incorrect fluorescence compensation values and inaccurate sample analysis.
- **Impact**: Laboratories might produce invalid or inconsistent data when using these setup beads for multicolor fluorescence experiments.
To review the official recall notice, visit **[Canada’s Recall and Safety Alert Website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bd-facstm-7-color-setup-beads)** for additional product details and updates.
## What You Should Do
If you’re using BD FACS™ 7-Color Setup Beads in your lab workflow, here’s how you can respond to the recall:
1. **Check Product Information**: Verify whether your lot numbers match the affected ones listed in the official recall notice provided by BD.
2. **Cease Use Immediately**: Stop using any affected lots to prevent inaccurate flow cytometry results.
3. **Contact BD**: Reach out to BD customer support for detailed guidance on return procedures, replacement options, or revised SOF table documentation.
4. **Notify Lab Personnel**: Ensure all team members are aware of the recall and trained to identify alternative solutions for setup beads during their flow cytometry processes.
Taking these steps promptly will help maintain the integrity of your data and avoid unnecessary setbacks in your experiments or diagnostics.
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Visit the official recall notice [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bd-facstm-7-color-setup-beads) for complete information on this issue.
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