Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Imipenem-10 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed diagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Affected lots and catalog numbers listed.
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 Imipenem-10 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate test results, leading to delayed diagnosis or wrong antibiotic choices. This affects labs using the product for H. influenzae testing.
The discs may cause reproducibility and accuracy issues in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae. This could lead to product discard, delayed results, or inappropriate antibiotic selection, potentially causing longer treatment times or incorrect treatments.
Laboratories using BD BBL Sensi Disc Imipenem-10 ug for H. influenzae antibiotic testing are affected. Lab staff and patients who rely on accurate test results are at risk of delayed treatment or incorrect antibiotics.
Check for catalog numbers 231644 or 231645. Look for specific lots listed in the recall notice, such as 1335006, 2056580, 2091918, etc. The product is used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
Verify the lot numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if your product 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 delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic selection.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so labs should check the lot numbers and contact Becton Dickinson for further guidance.
Yes, affected lots include 1335006, 2056580, 2091918, 2301385, 3062101, 3094134, 3118125, 3214950, and others as 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-1031-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1031-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
