BD Microbiology Fluid Thio glycolate media tubes may cause incorrect or delayed test results due to storage issues from thunderstorms. Affected units include specific model numbers sold through certain channels.
transit delays of certain cold chain products due to severe thunderstorms which may caused the products to be stored outside the recommended labeled storage conditions. This failure could increase the probability of an incorrect test result or a delayed test result.
BD Microbiology Fluid Thio glycolate media tubes (model 1004321196) are being recalled because severe thunderstorms caused some to be stored outside recommended conditions. This could lead to incorrect or delayed test results if used in medical testing.
Severe thunderstorms caused transit delays for some cold chain products, leading to media tubes being stored outside recommended temperature conditions. This could result in incorrect or delayed test results when used in medical testing procedures.
Medical labs and healthcare facilities that use BD Microbiology Fluid Thio glycolate media tubes for testing are likely affected. Users most at risk are those who rely on these tubes for critical diagnostic tests.
Check for the model number 1004321196 on the tube packaging. These tubes were sold with catalog number 221196 and GTIN 30382902211960 through specific channels.
Ensure the media tubes are stored within the recommended temperature range if you have them.
Severe thunderstorms caused transit delays for some cold chain products, leading to media tubes being stored outside recommended temperature conditions. This could result in incorrect or delayed test results.
The affected model is BD Microbiology Fluid Thio glycolate media tube 1004321196 (100/CT).
Check for the model number 10043211196 on the tube packaging. These tubes were sold with catalog number 221196 and GTIN 30382902211960.
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Subject: Recall Z-1828-2025 — BD BD Hello, I own a BD that is covered by recall Z-1828-2025 from BD. 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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