Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Rifampin-5 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results, risking delayed diagnosis or wrong treatment. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and lots.
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 Rifampin-5 ug test discs used in antibiotic susceptibility testing. The recall is due to a risk of inaccurate test results, which could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic treatment.
The test discs may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae. This could lead to incorrect results, delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Laboratory users who test for H. influenzae with this specific product. Those using the discs for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing are most at risk.
Check for catalog numbers 231541 or 231544 with specific lots listed in the recall notice. The product is used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
Identify the catalog number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your product is affected.
The recall is due to a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, which could lead to inaccurate results.
Using the affected product may cause inaccurate test results, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Check for catalog numbers 231541 or 231544 with specific lots listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1038-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1038-2024 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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