Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 mcg (AM-2) test kits that may give false resistant results due to decreased potency. Affected lots expire by December 2024 to August 2025. Consumers should check their lot numbers.
BD identified through potency testing as part of a stability test request to monitor Ampicillin AM-2 due to decrease in potency results of 65% at 18 months, may result in falsely resistant result for ampicillin susceptibility
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 mcg (AM-2) test kits that may give false results for bacterial susceptibility testing. This could lead to incorrect treatment decisions if used in medical testing.
The test kits may show bacteria as resistant to ampicillin when they are actually susceptible. This happens because the kits lose potency over time, leading to inaccurate test results in bacterial susceptibility testing.
Laboratory users and healthcare professionals who test bacteria with these kits. Those using the kits for medical diagnostics are most at risk of incorrect results.
Check the lot number on the kit packaging. Affected lots include 2339360 (expiring 12/31/2024), 3010977 (01/31/2025), 3058508 (03/31/2025), 3184064 (07/02/2025), and 3234190 (08/21/2025).
Look for the lot number on the kit packaging to determine if it is affected.
Becton Dickinson identified that these test kits may give false resistant results due to decreased potency over time, which could lead to incorrect bacterial susceptibility testing.
Using these kits may result in false results for bacterial susceptibility testing, potentially leading to incorrect treatment decisions in medical settings.
Check the lot number on the kit packaging. Affected lots expire by December 2024 to August 2025 as listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0621-2025 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0621-2025 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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