Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Chloramphenicol-30 ug discs for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed diagnoses and inappropriate treatment. Affected lots listed in product description.
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 Chloramphenicol-30 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate test results, leading to delayed diagnoses or inappropriate antibiotic use. This affects lab users who rely on these discs for H. influenzae testing.
The discs could produce inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae. This might lead to delayed diagnoses, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or longer treatment durations if the test results are not reliable.
Laboratories using these discs for H. influenzae antibiotic susceptibility testing are most affected. The risk is low as the issue may only cause minor errors in test results rather than immediate harm.
Check the catalog numbers 230733 and 231274 on the disc packaging. The affected lots are listed in the product description with specific batch numbers.
Compare your disc lot numbers with the affected lots listed in the product description.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed diagnoses or inappropriate antibiotic use.
Check the catalog numbers 230733 or 231274 on the disc packaging and compare your lot numbers with the affected lots listed in the product description.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Affected labs should check their lot numbers and follow the provided steps.
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Subject: Recall Z-1026-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1026-2024 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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