Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Doripenem 15 ug for potential accuracy issues in H. influenzae antibiotic testing, risking incorrect treatment decisions.
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 Doripenem-15 ug discs used in lab testing for H. influenzae. These discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility results, leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotics being chosen.
The discs could produce unreliable test results for H. influenzae, potentially causing incorrect antibiotic choices. This might delay proper treatment or lead to inappropriate antibiotic use, extending the infection duration.
Laboratory users testing H. influenzae with these discs may face inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility results. The risk is highest for labs using the recalled product for diagnostic testing.
Check for catalog number 232219 (with the special character) on the disc packaging. The product was sold with lots 3040749, 3093444, 3163515, and 3296612.
Verify the catalog number and lot numbers on the disc packaging to confirm if it's recalled.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotic choices.
Check the catalog number and lot numbers on the packaging to see if it's recalled. If it is, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
No serious injury risk is mentioned in the recall. The hazard is limited to potential diagnostic errors.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1029-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1029-2024 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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