BD BBL Sensi Disc Levofloxacin- 5 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231705 and 231706¿
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1032-2024.
There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for H. influenzae. This may cause product discard, delayed results, or additional adverse diagnostic outcomes, such as a delay in diagnosis, the selection of inappropriate antibiotics, or extended duration of antibiotic exposure and the treatment process.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1032-2024.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1032-2024.
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Becton Dickinson & Co. Recall FAQ
Becton Dickinson & Co. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: BD BBL Sensi Disc Levofloxacin- 5 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231705 and 231706¿. The notice was published on January 8, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 2,363,168 units are potentially affected.