Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL IVD primary stain for false-positive Gram stains. Affected lots from 05/12/20 to 07/31/21 may cause misdiagnosis of bacteria.
May exhibit increased levels of artifacts which could be difficult to distinguish from gram positive cocci, increased levels of artifacts could result in a false-positive Gram stain
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL staining reagents because they can cause false-positive Gram stain results, potentially leading to incorrect bacterial identification. This affects lab users who rely on these reagents for microbiology testing.
The reagent may produce artifacts that are hard to distinguish from gram-positive cocci, leading to false-positive Gram stain results. This could cause incorrect identification of bacteria in lab samples, potentially affecting treatment decisions.
Lab technicians and microbiology researchers using the BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL reagent for Gram staining. Those handling the affected lot numbers are most at risk of misdiagnosis.
Check the lot number on the reagent bottle, which ranges from 9269800 (expiring 04/30/21) to 9352492 (expiring 07/31/21). The product was sold between May 12, 2020, and the listed expiration dates.
Look for the lot number on the reagent bottle, which is listed in the recall notice as 9269800 through 9352492.
The reagent may cause false-positive Gram stain results, which could lead to misdiagnosis of bacteria. This is a low-risk issue for most lab users.
Check the lot number on the reagent bottle, which ranges from 9269800 (expiring 04/30/21) to 9352492 (expiring 07/31/21).
The recall notice does not provide a remedy or fix for this issue. Affected users should check their lot numbers and contact Becton Dickinson for further 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-2046-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2046-2020 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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