Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-10: false SXT resistance results could lead to treatment failure. Affected items have catalog number 448609. Unexpired lots only.
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/ID-109 IVD products that may give false results indicating sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) resistance. This could lead to treatment failure if the false result causes doctors to avoid an effective antibiotic regimen.
The test may show false resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) in Staphylococcus aureus. This could lead to treatment failure if doctors switch to a less effective antibiotic regimen based on the false result.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-109 IVD products for bacterial identification are most at risk. Patients receiving treatment based on these results may be affected.
Check for catalog number 448609 on the product label. The recall covers all unexpired lots of BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-109 IVD products.
Look for catalog number 448609 on the BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-109 IVD product label.
The BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-109 IVD may show false resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) in Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to treatment failure if doctors switch to a less effective antibiotic regimen.
Check the product label for catalog number 448609. If you have the product, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall covers all unexpired lots, but no specific deadline is stated in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0764-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0764-2021 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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