Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Sensi Disc Clarithromycin-15 ug for possible inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility testing, risking delayed treatment or wrong antibiotic choices.
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 Clarithromycin-15 ug discs used in antibiotic testing. These discs might give wrong results, leading to delayed treatment or inappropriate antibiotics.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae. This could lead to delayed diagnosis, wrong antibiotic choices, or longer treatment times.
Laboratory users testing H. influenzae with these discs. Those using the product for semi-quantitative susceptibility testing are most at risk.
Look for BD BBL Sensi Disc Clarithromycin-15 ug with catalog number 231678. These were sold with lots 1305187, 2119623, 2339435, and 3129541.
Verify the catalog number and lot numbers to confirm if your disc is recalled.
The discs may cause inaccurate antibiotic susceptibility test results for H. influenzae, potentially leading to delayed treatment or wrong antibiotic choices.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's recalled.
Look for BD BBL Sensi Disc Clarithromycin-15 ug with catalog number 231678 and lots 1305187, 2119623, 2339435, or 3129541.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1028-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1028-2024 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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