Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin with Sulbactam 10/10 mg (Catalog 231660) due to potential inaccuracies in antibiotic susceptibility testing for H. influenzae, which could lead to delayed diagnosis or inappropriate treatment.
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 Ampicillin with Sulbactam 10/10 mg (Catalog 231660) because it may cause inaccurate antibiotic testing results for H. influenzae. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic choices, or longer treatment times.
The product may cause reproducibility, accuracy, or quality control failures in testing for H. influenzae. This could lead to incorrect antibiotic choices, delayed diagnosis, or extended antibiotic treatment periods.
Healthcare professionals using this product for antibiotic susceptibility testing are most at risk. Patients relying on accurate test results could experience delayed treatment or inappropriate antibiotic use.
Check for the catalog number 231660 on the product label. The product was sold with lots 3010074, 3093387, 3163062, 3223403, 3234193, 2063349, 2119619, and 2276123.
Look for the catalog number 231660 on the product label.
The product may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing results for H. influenzae, leading to potential delays in diagnosis or inappropriate antibiotic treatment.
Check the product label for the catalog number 231660. If you have it, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall is for potential testing inaccuracies, not a physical hazard. There is no risk of injury from using the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1013-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1013-2024 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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