Becton Dickinson recalls BD Phoenix PMIC-110 IVD devices that may give false SXT resistance results with Staphylococcus aureus, risking ineffective antibiotic treatment.
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-110 IVD devices that could show false resistance to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) in Staphylococcus aureus tests. This might lead to using less effective antibiotics and worse infection outcomes.
The device may incorrectly indicate SXT resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to using less effective antibiotics. This might cause infections to become harder to treat, especially if the false result leads to inappropriate antibiotic choices.
Healthcare professionals using BD Phoenix PMIC-110 devices for bacterial testing are most at risk. Patients receiving results from these devices may face treatment complications.
The BD Phoenix PMIC-110 IVD is used for identifying gram-positive bacteria. Check for catalog number 449036 and unexpired lots with UDI 00382904490362.
Look for catalog number 449036 and unexpired lots with UDI 00382904490362.
The device may give false SXT resistance results with Staphylococcus aureus, which could lead to less effective antibiotic treatment. However, it is not immediately dangerous.
Check for catalog number 449036 and unexpired lots with UDI 00382904490362.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0766-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0766-2021 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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