Becton Dickinson recalls BBL Chocolate II Agar (Catalog 221267) due to reduced Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide causing false negatives in Haemophilus tests. Affected boxes 0002-0097 with specific expiration dates.
Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and does not provide enough of the blood factors necessary to support Haemophilus growth. The reduction could cause a false negative result for Haemophilus isolation in a clinical specimen.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BBL Chocolate II Agar for lab use because some boxes have too little Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, which can cause false negative results when testing Haemophilus bacteria. This means the test might incorrectly show no bacteria when bacteria is actually present, potentially leading to missed diagnoses.
The agar contains reduced Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, a blood factor needed for Haemophilus growth. This reduction can cause false negative results, meaning the test might show no Haemophilus bacteria when it's actually present, leading to missed diagnoses.
Lab technicians and healthcare providers using BBL Chocolate II Agar for Neisseria species testing. Those with specific box numbers 0002 through 0097 are most at risk.
Check the box number on the carton label. Affected boxes are numbered 0002 through 0097 with expiration date 20221125. Timestamps on the plate (11:34 to 13:51) correlate to these boxes.
Look for box numbers 0002 through 0097 on the carton label to identify affected units.
The recall is due to reduced Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide in some boxes, which can cause false negative results for Haemophilus isolation.
Boxes numbered 0002 through 0097 with expiration date 20221125 are affected.
The recall does not require discarding; affected units should be checked and used with caution as per the instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-0473-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0473-2023 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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