Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix M50 instruments that may misidentify E. coli, leading to incorrect treatment. Affected units have specific software versions and serial numbers.
Escherichia coli (E. coli) misidentification for clinical samples that were tested on BD Phoenix" M50 instrument and BD Phoenix" 100, may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of infections caused by E. coli,
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Phoenix M50 instruments that could misidentify E. coli bacteria in clinical tests. This risk may lead to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatments for infections.
The BD Phoenix M50 instrument may misidentify E. coli bacteria during clinical testing. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatments for infections caused by E. coli.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix M50 instruments for bacterial testing are most at risk. Patients receiving treatment based on misidentified E. coli results could be affected.
Check for serial numbers with prior Phoenix M50 System Software Version 2.85.0.0 and PUD V7.41A. The instrument is sold under catalog number 443624 and UDI 00382904436247.
Verify your instrument's software version and PUD version to confirm if it is affected.
The BD Phoenix M50 may misidentify E. coli bacteria, leading to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatments for infections.
Check for serial numbers with prior Phoenix M50 System Software Version 2.85.0.0 and PUD V7.41A. The instrument is sold under catalog number 443624 and UDI 00382904436247.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3246-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-3246-2024 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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