Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Aztreonam for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics. Check catalog numbers 231640 and 231641.
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 Aztreonam discs used for 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. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic selection, or extended antibiotic treatment.
Healthcare professionals using these discs for antibiotic susceptibility testing are affected. Those testing for H. influenzae are at the highest risk.
Check for catalog numbers 231640 or 231641 on the disc packaging. The discs were sold with specific lot numbers between 2017 and 2023.
Look for catalog numbers 231640 or 231641 on the disc packaging.
The recall is due to a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, which could cause delayed treatment or inappropriate antibiotic use.
Check the disc packaging for catalog numbers 231640 or 231641. If you have these, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall does not mention any risk of serious injury; the hazard is limited to inaccurate test results.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1016-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1016-2024 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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