Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ertapenem-10 ug discs for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, which could lead to 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 Ertapenem-10 ug discs used in lab testing for bacteria. These discs might give inaccurate results, risking wrong antibiotic choices or delayed treatment for infections.
The discs may cause errors in antibiotic susceptibility tests, leading to incorrect results. This could mean wrong antibiotics are chosen, delays in treatment, or longer antibiotic use for infections.
Lab technicians and healthcare providers who use these discs for antibiotic testing. Those handling the discs for H. influenzae testing are most at risk.
Look for BD BBL Sensi Disc Ertapenem-10 ug discs with catalog numbers 232174 or 232175. Check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice for affected batches.
Compare your disc lot numbers with the listed affected lots to see if your product is recalled.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results, which could lead to wrong antibiotic choices or delayed treatment for infections.
Check your disc lot numbers against the affected lots listed in the recall notice. If your lot is affected, contact Becton Dickinson for instructions.
No, the recall is for potential testing errors, not physical harm. The hazard does not involve injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1030-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1030-2024 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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