Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix Yeast ID Panels due to esculin in A17 well causing system to abort tests. Affected units have specific UDI-DI and expiration dates.
Esculin, a substrate used in other panels and normally in A16 well, was found in A17 well. A17 in yeast panels is supposed to be an empty well and is not a part of the normal ID evaluation. However, A17 is checked for fluorescence and if anything is found, the system will abort the panel with the message Fluorescent interference has been detected . Esculin is expected to trigger this fluorescence and test cancellation.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Phoenix Yeast ID Panels that may contain esculin in the A17 well. This can cause the automated system to cancel tests, leading to inaccurate results. Users should check their panel's UDI-DI and expiration date to see if it's affected.
The panel contains esculin in the A17 well, which is supposed to be empty. When the system detects fluorescence from esculin, it cancels the test, leading to inaccurate yeast identification results.
Users of BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology Systems who have the recalled yeast ID panels. Laboratory technicians and microbiology staff are most at risk due to potential test inaccuracies.
Check the UDI-DI number on the panel: (10) 3312180 (17) 241030 (30)0025 (01) 30382904483167. The expiration date is 30-OCT-2024. This specific panel model is affected.
Verify the UDI-DI number and expiration date on the panel to confirm if it's affected.
The panel may contain esculin in the A17 well, which causes the system to cancel tests when fluorescence is detected.
Check the UDI-DI number: (10) 3312180 (17) 241030 (30)0025 (01) 30382904483167 and expiration date: 30-OCT-2024.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-1399-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1399-2024 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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