Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Levofloxacin-5 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed diagnoses and improper treatment. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and lots.
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 Levofloxacin-5 ug discs used in lab antibiotic testing. This recall is due to a risk of inaccurate test results, which could lead to delayed diagnoses or inappropriate antibiotic use.
The discs may cause errors in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, leading to potential delays in diagnosis, incorrect antibiotic selection, or longer antibiotic treatment periods.
Laboratory users and healthcare professionals who test for H. influenzae with these discs. Those handling the product in clinical settings are most at risk.
Check for catalog numbers 231705 or 231706 with specific lots listed in the recall notice. The product is used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
Identify the catalog number and lots listed 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 diagnoses or inappropriate antibiotic use.
Check the catalog number and lots listed in the recall notice to determine if your product is affected. If affected, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall addresses potential inaccuracies in lab testing, not physical injury risks. There is no mention of injury in the hazard description.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1032-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1032-2024 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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