Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefuroxime-30 ug discs for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed diagnosis or wrong treatment. Affected lots and catalog numbers listed.
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 Cefuroxime-30 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate test results, leading to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic use. This affects labs that test for H. influenzae.
The discs may produce unreliable test results for H. influenzae antibiotic susceptibility. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic choices, or longer treatment times if the test results are inaccurate.
Laboratories using BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefuroxime-30 ug discs for H. influenzae antibiotic testing are most affected. The risk is low for individual users but could impact lab accuracy and patient treatment.
Check for catalog number 231621¿ on the disc packaging. Affected lots include 2304487, 3093372, 3158087, 3223379, 1335657, 2004439, 2090487, 2147701, 2210631.
Look for catalog number 231621¿ on the disc packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic treatment.
The official recall record does not specify a remedy for affected discs, so labs should check with Becton Dickinson for guidance.
Yes, affected lots include 2304487, 3093372, 3158087, 3223379, 1335657, 2004439, 2090487, 2147701, and 2210631.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1025-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1025-2024 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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