Becton Dickinson recalls BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials with duplicate barcode numbers. This labeling issue may cause confusion in identification but does not pose a safety risk.
Certain vials of the BD BACTEC" Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials have a labeling issue where duplicate barcode sequence numbers have been identified on more than one vial.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials with duplicate barcode numbers. This labeling issue could lead to misidentification but does not cause safety hazards.
The vials have duplicate barcode sequence numbers, which may cause confusion during identification. However, this labeling issue does not involve physical hazards or safety risks.
Laboratory users who own or use BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials with the specified catalog number and lot numbers are affected. Those handling these vials in medical or research settings are at the highest risk.
Check for BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic/F Culture Vials with catalog number 442023 and lot numbers 3062843, 3062846, 3062849, 3062847, 3067489, or 3067488.
Inspect the vial for duplicate barcode sequence numbers as described in the recall notice.
No, the labeling issue does not cause safety hazards.
Check for duplicate barcode numbers and contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
Lot numbers 3062843, 3062846, 3062849, 3062847, 3067489, and 3067488.
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Subject: Recall Z-0110-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0110-2024 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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