Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftaroline 30 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotic choices.
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 Ceftaroline 30 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. This recall is due to a risk of inaccurate test results, which could lead to delayed treatment or inappropriate antibiotic use.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic selection, or longer antibiotic treatment periods.
Healthcare professionals using these discs for antibiotic susceptibility testing. Those at highest risk are labs handling H. influenzae samples.
Check for catalog number 232231 or UDI-DI 30382:2902322314. The product was sold with lots 3116030 and 3212690.
Verify the catalog number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 number 232231 or UDI-DI 30382902322314 with lots 3116030 or 3212690.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1022-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1022-2024 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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