Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea due to heavy C. albicans growth after 24 hours, risking false Neisseria results and delayed treatment.
Products show heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation due to misformulation (expected reaction is partial inhibition after 18-48 hours incubation) and reduce the identification of Neisseria contributing to a delay in time to definitive diagnosis or a delay in proper treatment
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea because it shows heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation instead of partial inhibition. This can lead to false Neisseria results and delays in proper diagnosis and treatment.
The agar misformulates, causing heavy C. albicans growth after 24 hours instead of partial inhibition. This leads to false Neisseria results, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Laboratory users who test specimens for Neisseria may be affected. Those using the product for pathogenic Neisseria isolation are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 221557 and lot number 0317558 with expiration date 2021-MAR-11. The product is sold for isolating Neisseria from mixed bacterial and fungal specimens.
Verify the catalog number (221557) and lot number (0317558) with expiration date 2021-MAR-11.
The agar shows heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation instead of partial inhibition, leading to false Neisseria results and potential delays in treatment.
It can cause false Neisseria results, which may delay diagnosis and treatment of infections.
Check for catalog number 221557 and lot number 0317558 with expiration date 2021-MAR-11.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1378-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1378-2021 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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