Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Azithromycin -15 mcg (Catalog 231682) for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, which could delay diagnosis or cause inappropriate treatment.
There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for H. influenzae. This may cause product discard, delayed results, or additional adverse diagnostic outcomes, such as a delay in diagnosis, the selection of inappropriate antibiotics, or extended duration of antibiotic exposure and the treatment process.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Azithromycin -15 mcg for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended treatment.
The discs may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic choices, or longer treatment durations.
Laboratory users testing H. influenzae with this specific antibiotic disc. Those conducting semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing are most at risk.
Look for BD BBL Sensi Disc Azithromycin -15 mcg with Catalog Number 231682. The product was sold with specific lots: 3093408, 3163065, 2004501, 2147712, 2304517.
Verify the catalog number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your product is affected.
The recall is for possible reproducibility, accuracy, and quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, which could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate treatment.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product details against the listed catalog number and lots to determine if it is affected.
The recall does not mention any physical injury risk; the hazard is limited to potential diagnostic errors in laboratory testing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1015-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1015-2024 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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