Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Tetracycline 30 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results, risking delayed diagnosis and improper 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 Tetracycline 30 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate test results, leading to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic use.
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.
Laboratories using these discs for testing H. influenzae may be affected. Users most at risk are those relying on these discs for accurate antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Check for catalog numbers 230998 or 231344. The discs were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify if your discs have catalog numbers 230998 or 231344 with the listed lot numbers.
The recall is due to a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae.
Inaccurate test results could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Look for catalog numbers 230998 or 231344 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-1040-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1040-2024 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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