Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 panels that may cause false resistance reports in antibiotic tests, delaying treatment. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Misformulated minocycline-can cause erroneously increased Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values when performing antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) against minocycline and result in the reporting of false resistance for clinical samples if the initial Quality Control (QC) testing of the panel batch passes, delaying treatment of the patient with the most appropriate antibiotic
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 panels used in antibiotic testing. These panels can produce false resistance results for minocycline, potentially delaying proper antibiotic treatment if the Quality Control testing passes.
The panels can produce erroneously high Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values for minocycline during antibiotic testing. If the Quality Control testing passes, this may lead to false resistance reports, delaying the correct antibiotic treatment for patients.
Laboratories using BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 panels for antibiotic susceptibility testing are affected. Those handling clinical samples with minocycline may face delayed treatment if false resistance reports occur.
Check for the lot number 1355046 and expiration date 31JAN2023 on the panel. The product is sold under catalog number 448607 with specific UDI codes.
Look for lot number 1355046 and expiration date 31JAN2023 on the panel.
The panels can cause false resistance reports for minocycline in antibiotic testing, potentially delaying treatment if Quality Control testing passes.
Misformulated minocycline can produce erroneously high Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values, leading to false resistance reports.
Check for lot number 1355046 and expiration date 31JAN2023 on the panel, which is sold under catalog number 448607.
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Subject: Recall Z-0232-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0232-2023 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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