Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC Blood Culture Systems with specific catalog numbers due to unauthorized access risks to product service credentials. Affected units may have compromised data security.
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 specific models of BD BACTEC Blood Culture Systems because unauthorized access to product service credentials could compromise data security. This recall affects laboratory equipment used in medical settings where blood culture systems are critical for patient diagnosis.
Unauthorized actors accessed product service credentials used by BD technical support teams to access certain BD products. This could lead to compromised data confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the blood culture systems and associated medical data.
Healthcare facilities using BD BACTEC Blood Culture Systems with the listed catalog numbers and serial ranges are most at risk. Patients and staff in hospitals or labs using these systems could face potential data breaches.
Check for catalog numbers: 44138509, 441676, 445569, or 44229609. Serial numbers listed in the recall notice include specific combinations starting with 'FT' or 'DB' followed by numbers.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson directly to confirm if your specific model and serial numbers are affected by this recall.
Becton Dickinson recalls these blood culture systems because unauthorized access to product service credentials could compromise data confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
Check if your BD BACTEC Blood Culture System has a catalog number of 44138509, 441676, 445569, or 44229609 with the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Becton Dickinson directly to confirm if your specific model and serial numbers are affected by this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0236-2026 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0236-2026 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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