Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ofloxacin-5 ug for possible inaccuracy in H. influenzae antibiotic testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics.
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 Ofloxacin-5 ug discs used in lab antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate results for H. influenzae, leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics.
The discs might not work correctly for H. influenzae testing, causing false results. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotics, or longer treatment times if lab results are inaccurate.
Laboratory users testing H. influenzae with this disc may face inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility results. The risk is low for most users as it affects lab testing accuracy, not direct patient safety.
Check for the catalog number 231672¿ on the disc. The product was sold with lots 1305177, 2039254, 2180484, and 2304476.
Look for catalog number 231672¿ on the disc to confirm if it's recalled.
The discs may cause inaccurate results for H. influenzae testing, leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics.
Check the catalog number 231672¿ to see if it's recalled; no action is needed if it's not affected.
No, the risk is low as it affects lab testing accuracy, not direct patient safety.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1036-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1036-2024 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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