Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix 100 instruments that may misidentify E. coli, leading to incorrect treatment. Affected units have specific serial numbers and catalog 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 100 instruments that could misidentify E. coli bacteria in clinical tests. This risk might lead to wrong treatments for infections. The recall affects specific models with known serial numbers.
The BD Phoenix 100 system may misidentify E. coli bacteria in clinical samples. This could lead to incorrect treatment decisions if the bacteria are not properly identified. Misdiagnosis might result in inappropriate antibiotic use.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix 100 instruments for bacterial testing are most at risk. Patients receiving incorrect treatments due to misidentified E. coli infections could be affected.
Check for the catalog number 448100 or serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The BD Phoenix 100 is used for rapid bacterial identification and antimicrobial testing in clinical labs.
Review the catalog number (448100) and serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The BD Phoenix 100 is intended for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinically significant bacteria.
Check for the catalog number 448100 or the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy for the misidentification issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3247-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-3247-2024 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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