Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim 23.75/1.25 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results, which could delay diagnosis or cause inappropriate treatment.
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 certain BD BBL Sensi Disc Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim test strips because they might give inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility results. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic choices, or longer treatment times for infections like H. influenzae.
The test strips may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing. This could lead to incorrect results, which might delay diagnosis, select inappropriate antibiotics, or extend antibiotic treatment unnecessarily.
Healthcare professionals using these test strips for antibiotic susceptibility testing are most at risk, particularly those working with H. influenzae infections.
Check for catalog numbers 231536 or 231539 on the packaging. The lots listed in the recall include specific batch numbers from 2004 to 2025.
Verify the lot numbers on the packaging against the list provided in the recall notice.
The product may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic treatment.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging against the list provided in the recall notice. If it matches, stop using it and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
The recall addresses potential inaccurate test results, not physical injury. There is no risk of serious injury from the product itself.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1039-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1039-2024 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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