Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefixime discs for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics. Affected lots: 2004492, 3010077, 3223406, 1305984, 2091014.
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 Cefixime discs used for antibiotic testing. These discs might give inaccurate results, leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics for infections like H. influenzae.
The discs may cause test results to be unreliable, especially for H. influenzae infections. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotics, or longer antibiotic use.
Healthcare professionals using these discs for lab testing are most at risk. Patients relying on accurate antibiotic testing could face delayed treatment or incorrect medication.
Check for catalog number 231664¿ on the disc packaging. Affected lots include 2004492, 3010077, 3223406, 1305984, and 2091014.
Look for lot numbers 2004492, 3010077, 3223406, 1305984, or 2091014 on the disc packaging.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics for H. influenzae infections.
Check the lot number on the disc packaging. If it matches the affected lots, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall is for potential testing errors, not physical hazards. No immediate safety risks to users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1019-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1019-2024 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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