Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-10:107 IVD devices that may show false SXT resistance with Staphylococcus aureus, risking ineffective antibiotic treatment. Affected units include all unexpired lots with catalog number 448607.
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-107 IVD devices that may produce false results indicating sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. This could lead to treatment failure if the false result causes doctors to avoid a preferred antibiotic regimen.
The device may show false SXT resistance results with Staphylococcus aureus. This could lead to doctors avoiding a preferred antibiotic regimen, potentially reducing treatment effectiveness and causing infection complications.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 IVD devices for bacterial identification are most at risk. Patients receiving treatment based on these devices may face ineffective antibiotic regimens.
Check for the catalog number 448607 on the device label. All unexpired lots of BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-107 IVD are affected, including those with UDI 00382904486075.
Look for catalog number 448607 and UDI 00382904486075 on the device label.
The device may produce false results indicating sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) resistance with Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to ineffective antibiotic treatment.
Check the device label for catalog number 448607 and UDI 00382904486075. If affected, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall addresses potential treatment failure, not physical injury. The hazard is low risk as it involves medical testing results, not direct harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0760-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0760-2021 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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