Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls
Every recall we track for Becton Dickinson & Co. — 131 in all, from 2017–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Becton Dickinson & Co. fell by more than half in 2025 (10, down from 53 in 2024).
All FDA recall records for Becton Dickinson & Co. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 6 | 53 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
What to do if you have a recalled Becton Dickinson & Co. product
- Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall.
- Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals.
- Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
All Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls
45 shown- UnratedMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix Panel NMIC-312. Catalog Number: 449082.
Becton Dickinson recalls 553,625 BD Phoenix Panel NMIC-312 units due to potential Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC BAA-1705 contamination in CPO Ambler classification feature.
Becton DickinsonAug 13, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260684. for microbiologic use
Becton Dickinson recalls BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch Systems (catalog 260684) for microbiology use due to potential low carbon dioxide levels. Affected lots: 5303157, 5329857, 5329860.
Becton DickinsonApr 7, 2026 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Kiestra" Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array; Catalog No.: 246100;
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Kiestra Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array (Catalog No. 246100) due to 2D barcodes with formatting errors that prevent expiration date reading, causing instrument errors.
Becton DickinsonOct 23, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD EpiCenter Microbiology Data Management System, labeled as the following: 1. Computer System Epicenter F/G, Catalog
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Becton Dickinson & Co.Sep 23, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD COR System Software. Model Number: 444829.
Becton Dickinson recalls software version 8.80+ for BD COR System Model 444829 due to potential false negative results. Affected users should contact for remedy.
Becton DickinsonJun 23, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit due to intermittent false resistance results for pyrazinamide in Mycobacterium tuberculosis susceptibility testing. Affected lots include 4150998, 4177908, and others.
Becton DickinsonMay 20, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL TB Stain Kit K, Catalog (REF): 212522
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL TB Stain Kit K (Ref 212522) due to an expiration date mismatch between shipping and Certificate of Analysis. This may lead to using expired reagents.
Becton DickinsonFeb 12, 2025 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519
Becton Dickinson recalls BD PCR Cartridges (model 437519) with potential signal drift in specific lots. Affected units have unique UDI numbers listed in the recall notice.
Becton DickinsonDec 19, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are used for
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 mcg (AM-2) test kits that may give false resistant results due to decreased potency. Affected lots expire by December 2024 to August 2025. Consumers should check their lot numbers.
Becton DickinsonNov 6, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD COR GX Instrument Version or Model: 443990 Catalog Number: 443990
Becton Dickinson recalls BD COR GX Instrument model 443990 due to potential unauthorized access to product data. Affected units have specific serial numbers and catalog numbers. No action is required but security credentials should be updated.
Becton DickinsonOct 31, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Synapsys Informatics Solution with software versions: 4.20, 4.30, 5.10, 5.20 and 5.30- IVD standalone laboratory
Becton Dickinson recalls Synapsys Informatics software versions 4.20, 4.30, 5.10, 5.20, and 5.30 for IVD labs. These versions may show incorrect antibiotic susceptibility results, risking ineffective treatment or prolonged therapy.
Becton DickinsonSep 12, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix M50 instrument -Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix M50 instruments that may misidentify E. coli, leading to incorrect treatment. Affected units have specific software versions and serial numbers.
Becton DickinsonAug 1, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit)- IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit for potential false resistant results in TB testing. Affected units have specific lot numbers and catalog codes. Contact for remedy.
Becton DickinsonJul 18, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Kiestra Urine Culture Application Powered by BD Synapsys Informatics Solution; Catalog (Ref): 444900;
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Kiestra Urine Culture Application with potential for inaccurate colony counts, risking patient diagnosis errors. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Becton DickinsonJul 9, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX" Systems. RT-PCR test to detect SARS-CoV-2 in nasal, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal
Becton Dickinson recalls specific SARS-CoV-2 reagents for BD MAX systems due to potential false negative results from enzyme activity issues. Affected lots expire by August 2024.
Becton DickinsonMay 7, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix Yeast ID Panel is a self-inoculating (when used with a BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System) polystyrene
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix Yeast ID Panels due to esculin in A17 well causing system to abort tests. Affected units have specific UDI-DI and expiration dates.
Becton DickinsonFeb 29, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Piperacillin/Tazobactam- 100/10 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Piperacillin/Tazobactam-100/10 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, which could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate treatment.
Becton DickinsonJan 8, 2024 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials, Catalog Number 442023
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials with duplicate barcode numbers. This labeling issue may cause confusion in identification but does not pose a safety risk.
Becton DickinsonSep 12, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Synapsys Informatics Solution, Catalog Number 444150
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Synapsys Informatics Solution (Catalog 444150) due to risk of patient demographic data misassociation when using save actions during high system load.
Becton DickinsonJun 8, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B, 30 Single Use Test Devices- Intended for the in vitro,
Becton Dickinson recalls 30-test SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B rapid tests due to unapproved instructions causing false positive/negative results, risking delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Becton DickinsonMay 1, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Kiestra InoqulA+ with BD Kiestra" InoqulA+" and BeA Software version 5.1 and 5.1.1 as part of the Icefall A
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Kiestra InoqulA+ software versions 5.1 and 5.1.1 for possible delayed diagnosis due to invisible plate information after processing.
Becton DickinsonMar 22, 2023 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267
Becton Dickinson recalls BBL Chocolate II Agar (Catalog 221267) due to reduced Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide causing false negatives in Haemophilus tests. Affected boxes 0002-0097 with specific expiration dates.
Becton DickinsonNov 21, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107: The Phoenix PMIC/ID panel is used for the rapid identification and susceptibility of most
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 panels that may cause false resistance reports in antibiotic tests, delaying treatment. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Becton DickinsonOct 13, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Synapsys Microbiology Informatics Solution, Catalog Number 444150, Software Version 4.10
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Synapsys Microbiology Informatics Software Version 4.10 due to custom antibiotic codes being overwritten during updates. Affected users should contact for remedy.
Becton DickinsonMar 9, 2022 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Veritor Plus Analyzer - intended to provide rapid test results in near-patient settings. Catalog Number: 256066
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Veritor Plus analyzers that may overheat or cause fire if powered by unauthorized AC adapters. Affected units have catalog number 256066 and expire through August 2024.
Becton DickinsonJan 5, 2022 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System-IVD PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from
Becton Dickinson recalls BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System PCR tests due to unsealed rehydration buffer tubes that may cause false negative results. Affected lots listed in the recall.
Becton DickinsonMar 24, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar, 100 Ea - Product Usage: used for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar due to heavy C. albicans growth after 24 hours, risking delayed Neisseria diagnosis. Affected lots: 0317559 (exp 2021-03-11) and 0345695 (exp 2021-04-06).
Becton DickinsonMar 17, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System Catalog number (REF) 444213. In vitro diagnostic. SARS-CoV-2 Reagents is a
Becton Dickinson recalls BioGX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX System (catalog 444213) due to mislabeled N1/N2 pouches. This could cause false negatives in SARS-CoV-2 tests, risking missed diagnoses and spread of COVID-19.
Becton DickinsonJan 7, 2021 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix PMIC-107: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC-107 IVD devices that may give false SXT resistance results with Staphy: could lead to treatment issues. Affected units have catalog number 448417.
Becton DickinsonDec 8, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents, Cat. No. 445003 (UDI 00382904450038) and 445003-01 (UDI (01)603829044500301) - Product
Becton Dickinson recalls BD MAX SARS-CoV-2 Reagents due to potential false positive results that could delay diagnosis and increase COVID-19 exposure risk. All units affected.
Becton DickinsonJul 20, 2020 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL-- IVD Primary stain for Staining Microorganisms, Catalog Number: 212525 - Product
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL IVD primary stain for false-positive Gram stains. Affected lots from 05/12/20 to 07/31/21 may cause misdiagnosis of bacteria.
Becton DickinsonApr 14, 2020 - UnratedMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Kiestra InoqulA+ Software Version 20.3. IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number : 447213
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Kiestra InoqulA+ software version 20.3 for potential specimen-plate mismatch. Affected units have specific catalog and serial numbers. No remedy is stated in the recall notice.
Becton DickinsonJul 26, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls Kit BD Max Enteric Viral Panel RUO; Catalog # 443715
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Max Enteric Viral Panel RUO kits with catalog #443715 due to foil bags not sealing properly. This could lead to contamination of reagents. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for instructions.
Becton DickinsonJul 17, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Veritor System Reader -In Vitro Diagnostic for use with BD Veritor System Test Kit Devices Catalog Number: 256055
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Veritor System Reader (Catalog 256055) due to potential false test results causing misdiagnosis. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed.
Becton DickinsonApr 3, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Synapsys Laboratory Solutions Catalog Number:444150 Product Usage: BD Synapsys is a laboratory software solution
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Synapsys software version 2.1 due to potential incorrect test order associations with culture records. Affected users should check their software version and contact support for details.
Becton DickinsonFeb 21, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel -For In Vitro Diagnostic Use with the BD MAX System Catalog Number: 442963 The BD MAX
Becton Dickinson recalls BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel (Catalog 442963) due to false negative results when testing for ETEC and Plesiomonas shigelloides. Affected units may not detect infections accurately.
Becton DickinsonJan 14, 2019 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004
Bect: Phoenix AST Indicator (Catalog 246004) with specific batch numbers recalled due to increased test aborts in certain lab panels.
Becton DickinsonDec 20, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Catalog No. 221261, (non-selective, non-differential)
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (Lot 8221508) due to inhibited growth of Gram negative bacteria. Affected users should contact for remedy.
Becton DickinsonOct 22, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Max Instrument, Catalog Number 441916 441927 (refurbished instrument) - Product Usage: The BD MAX System, used in
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Max instruments (catalog 441916-441927) due to false positive Candida glabrata results when Trichomonas vaginalis is present. Affected units have serial numbers CTI1201-CTI1288.
Becton DickinsonSep 24, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD FocalPoint Slide Profiler and BD FocalPoint GS Review Station; Catalog Nos. 490398, 490653, 491085, 491086, 491090,
BD recalls FocalPoint Slide Profiler and GS Review Station models with catalog numbers 490398, 490653, 491085, 491086, 491090, and others. The device may not function at temperatures below 15°C, but this issue does not cause harm to patients or users. Labeling has been updated to indicate a minimum operating temperature of 18°C.
Becton DickinsonSep 21, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD BBL GC-Lect Agar; Cat. No. 297715 The device is a selective medium providing enhanced growth and recovery of
Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL GC-Lect Agar (Cat. No. 297715) due to using Gentamicin instead of Vancomycin, which may cause false negative results for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections.
Becton DickinsonJun 21, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD MAX DNA MMK (SPC) For Laboratory Use, catalog no. 442829
Becton Dickinson recalls BD MAX DNA MMK (SPC) lab reagents from August 2014 due to incorrect primer/probe diluent volume in package inserts, potentially affecting assay results.
Becton DickinsonMar 2, 2018 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls Difco" Agar Noble, 500g bottle Noble Agar is a solidifying agent that is essentially free of impurities. It is used in
Becton Dickinson recalls 50:00g Noble Agar bottles sold as HighPuragar due to mislabeling. This may cause confusion in lab use. Affected items have catalog number 214230, lot 7109502.
Becton DickinsonOct 3, 2017 - Lower riskMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD MAXTM Vaginal Panel. Catalog Number(s): 443712 443710 443711 (RUO)for collection and transport of vaginal and
Becton Dickinson recalls BD MAX Vaginal Panel (catalogs 443712, 443710, 443711) due to increased unresolved and indeterminate test results, potentially requiring repeat testing.
Becton DickinsonJul 18, 2017 - Use cautionMedical device
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix AP instruments with specific serial numbers due to potential unintended movement of the robot arm. This could affect lab use and requires immediate attention.
Becton DickinsonJun 1, 2017
Becton Dickinson & Co. recall questions
How many recalls has Becton Dickinson & Co. had?
131 recalls from Becton Dickinson & Co. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2017–2026.
What is the most recent Becton Dickinson & Co. recall?
Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD Phoenix Panel NMIC-312. Catalog Number: 449082., dated Aug 13, 2026. Every Becton Dickinson & Co. recall is listed on this page, newest first.
What should I do if I have a recalled Becton Dickinson & Co. product?
Match the model, catalog or lot number on your device to the recall. Ask the prescribing clinician or supplier what to do — many device recalls are corrections, not removals. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
How do I get alerts for new Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls?
Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.