Reported Dec 21, 2022 · Ongoing
BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Becton Dickinson & Co. · 7 Loveton Cir · Sparks, MD · 21152-9212
Is this the product you have?
- BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species
- Catalog (Ref) Number221267
- Lot codes and dates
- UDI(10)2206461(17)221125(30)0100
- Lot Number2206461 Exp
- Date20221125. Box numbers 0002 through 0097. Boxes correlate
- to timestamps on the plates of 1134
- through 1351. All other box numbers and plate stamps are unaffected and perform as intended. (Timestamps can be found on the bottom of the plate. The box number can be located on the carton label)
- Amount recalled
- 9,600 EA
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and does not provide enough of the blood factors necessary to support Haemophilus growth. The reduction could cause a false negative result for Haemophilus isolation in a clinical specimen.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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