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.
One component of the kit was shipped with an expiration date of 30Sep2024 while the Certificate of Analysis (COA) indicated an expiration date of 30Apr2025.
Becton Dickinson is recalling a TB Stain Kit K (Ref 212522) because one component was shipped with an expiration date of September 30, 2024, while the Certificate of Analysis shows an expiration date of April 30, 2025. This mismatch could mean the kit uses expired reagents, potentially affecting test accuracy.
The kit contains a component with an incorrect expiration date. The shipping label shows an expiration of September 30, 2024, but the Certificate of Analysis states April 30, 2025. Using expired reagents could lead to inaccurate tuberculosis test results.
Users of the BD BBL TB Stain Kit K (Ref 212522) who purchased it after July 10, 2024, are affected. Laboratory staff and healthcare workers using this kit for tuberculosis testing are most at risk.
Check for the product code 212522 on the kit. The expiration date on the kit should be April 30, 2025, but some kits were shipped with September 30, 2024.
Verify the expiration date on the kit matches April 30, 2025 as per the Certificate of Analysis.
The kit was shipped with an expiration date of September 30, 2024, but the Certificate of Analysis shows an expiration date of April 30, 2025.
Check the expiration date on the kit. If it shows September 30, 2024, it is affected and should be checked for accuracy.
The official recall does not provide a fix; users must check the expiration date and ensure it matches the Certificate of Analysis.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1296-2025 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1296-2025 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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