Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftriaxone-30 ug for possible accuracy issues 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 Ceftriaxone-30 ug discs used in lab antibiotic testing. These discs may cause inaccurate test results for H. influenzae, leading to delayed treatment or inappropriate antibiotic choices.
The discs may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic selection, or longer treatment times.
Laboratory users testing H. influenzae with these discs are affected. Those using the product for semi-quantitative susceptibility testing are most at risk of inaccurate results.
Check for catalog numbers 231634 or 231635. The discs were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify if your discs have catalog numbers 231634 or 231635.
The discs may cause inaccurate test results for H. influenzae, leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotic choices.
Check if your discs have catalog numbers 231634 or 231635. If so, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall addresses potential inaccurate test results, not physical injury risks. No serious injury is mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1024-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1024-2024 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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