BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin - 10 g, Catalog No. 230705 and 231264; 2 g, Catalog No. 231263. Used for...
Becton Dickinson & Co. began a recall of BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin - 10 g, Catalog No. 230705 and 231264; 2 g, Catalog No. 231263. Used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1012-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co
- Product
- BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin - 10 g, Catalog No. 230705 and 231264; 2 g, Catalog No. 231263. Used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing.
- Product code
- JTN Susceptibility Test Discs, Antimicrobial
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- On January 8, 2024, the firm notified customers through URGENT Medical Device Product Correction letters. Users were instructed to cease use of catalog number 291270, and to refrain from conducting AST for H. influenzae with impacted Sensi-Discs. Customers should destroy any units of catalog number 291270 in their inventory. Customers should share and post the recall notification within their facility network and forward to any customers to whom they may have distributed the product. Future lots of affected Sensi-Disc products (excluding catalog number 291270) will be labeled with a sticker notifying customers "This product should not be used for the semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing of Haemophilus influenzae." Identify impacted lot numbers: https://legacy.bd.com/alerts-notices/IDS-23-4851.asp For customer questions: Phone: 1-844-823-5433 Say "Recall when prompted Mon-Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or Email: [email protected]
- Quantity in commerce
- 2,363,168 total units
- Distribution
- Domestic distribution nationwide. International distribution worldwide.
- Product codes and lots
- Catalog No. 230705 UDI-DI 00382902307051 Lots 1301474 1334111 2025840 2146318 2242344 2276051 2333100 3150355 3234179 ; Catalog No. 231264¿ UDI-DI 30382902312643 Lots 2333100 3030225 3058510 3150355 3234179 3282314 1301474 1334111 2003260 2025840 2146318 2242344 2276051; Catalog No. 231263 UDI-DI 30382902312636 Lots 3010977 3058508 3184064 3234190 1302042 2003517 2146414 2243865 2277199 2339360
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1011-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1012-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1013-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1014-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1015-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1016-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1017-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1018-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1019-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1020-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1021-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1022-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1023-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1024-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1025-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1026-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1027-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1028-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1029-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1030-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1031-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1032-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1033-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1034-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1035-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1036-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1037-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1038-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1039-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1040-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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