Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC-108 bacterial ID test kits due to potential false resistance results with SXT, risking ineffective antibiotic treatment. Affected kits have catalog number 448418 and unexpired lots.
BD Phoenix Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) Resistance, false resistant SXT result with S. aureus could lead to a potential loss of access to a preferred antibiotic regimen and potential reduction in effectiveness of treatment of the infection
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Phoenix PMIC-108 bacterial identification test kits because they might show false resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) in Staphylococcus aureus. This could lead to treatment failures if doctors rely on the test results.
The test kits might incorrectly indicate that bacteria are resistant to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT), a common antibiotic. This could lead to treatment failures if healthcare providers rely on the false results to choose antibiotics.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix PMIC-108 test kits for bacterial identification are most at risk. Patients receiving treatment based on these test results could face ineffective antibiotic therapy.
Look for BD Phoenix PMIC-108 test kits with catalog number 448418. All unexpired lots are affected, but the specific lot numbers are not listed in the recall notice.
Verify the catalog number on the kit label; affected kits have catalog number 448418.
The recall is due to potential false resistance results with sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) in Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to ineffective antibiotic treatment.
Patients receiving treatment based on these test results might receive ineffective antibiotics if the test incorrectly shows resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.
No specific stop-use instruction is provided; the recall focuses on verifying the catalog number for affected kits.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0763-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0763-2021 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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