Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Minocycline 30 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, which could delay diagnosis or cause inappropriate antibiotic use.
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 Minocycline 30 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. This recall is due to a risk of inaccurate test results, which could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic treatment.
The discs may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Laboratory users who conduct antibiotic susceptibility testing with these discs may be affected. Those testing for H. influenzae are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for catalog numbers 231250 or 231251. The discs were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the catalog number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your disc is affected.
The recall is due to a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, which could lead to inaccurate results.
Inaccurate test results could cause delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Check for catalog numbers 231250 or 231251 with the specific lot numbers 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-1034-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1034-2024 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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