BD recalls BACTEC 9120 Blood Culture Systems with catalog numbers 445570 and 445702 due to potential unauthorized access to product service credentials. Affected units may have security vulnerabilities.
Product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BACTEC 9120 Blood Culture Systems because security credentials used by technical support could be accessed by unauthorized parties. This risk could impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system's data.
The recall is due to a security vulnerability where unauthorized actors could access product service credentials used by BD technical support teams. This could potentially compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system's data.
Healthcare facilities using the BACTEC 9120 Blood Culture System with catalog numbers 445570 or 445702 are most at risk. The specific units affected are identified by their unique serial numbers.
Check for the BACTEC 9120 System with catalog numbers 445570 or 445702. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review the product service credentials for your BACTEC 9120 system to ensure they are updated with the latest security measures.
Becton Dickinson is recalling these systems because unauthorized access to product service credentials could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the system's data.
Check if your BACTEC 9120 system has the affected catalog numbers or serial numbers listed in the recall notice. If so, review your product service credentials for updates.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for updating product service credentials.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0237-2026 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0237-2026 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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