Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit for potential false resistant results in TB testing. Affected units have specific lot numbers and catalog codes. Contact for remedy.
May intermittently produce falsely resistant results for pyrazinamide (PZA) during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kits that may give false resistant results for pyrazinamide testing of tuberculosis. This could lead to incorrect treatment decisions if used without correction.
The kit may intermittently produce false resistant results for pyrazinamide during tuberculosis susceptibility testing. This could lead to incorrect treatment decisions if the false result is not corrected.
Healthcare professionals using the BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit for tuberculosis testing are most at risk. Patients relying on accurate test results could be affected if treatment is mismanaged.
Check for catalog number 245128 or lot numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 3104416, 3156654). The kit is used for tuberculosis testing in clinical labs.
Verify the catalog number (245128) or lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your kit is affected.
The kit may intermittently produce false resistant results for pyrazinamide during tuberculosis susceptibility testing.
Check the catalog number (245128) or lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your kit is affected. Contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2686-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2686-2024 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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