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.
BD identified an issue affecting certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems, where gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch Systems used in microbiology labs because the gas generating sachets might not produce enough carbon dioxide. This could affect lab results if the CO2 levels are too low.
The gas generating sachets in these pouches may produce carbon dioxide levels below what's needed for proper microbiology testing. This could lead to inaccurate lab results if the CO2 levels are too low.
Microbiologists and lab technicians using BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch Systems for microbiology testing are most at risk. The recall affects specific lots sold with catalog number 260684.
Check for catalog number 260684 on the pouch system. Affected lots are 5303157, 5329857, and 5329860. The product is used in microbiology labs.
Look for lot numbers 5303157, 5329857, or 5329860 on the pouch system.
BD identified that certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch Systems may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification for microbiology use.
Check the lot number on your pouch system. If it's 5303157, 5329857, or 5329860, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1982-2026 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1982-2026 from Becton Dickinson. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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