Z-1787-2010

Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson...

Name: Z-1787-2010 Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson...
Creator: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Published: 2009-12-09
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Becton Dickinson & Co / initiated 2009-12-09 / Terminated

FDA source

Becton Dickinson & Co. began a recall of Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD... on 2009-12-09. The reason FDA records is "Diagnostic test reagents may not meet quality control specifications". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1787-2010
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-12-09
Posted: 2010-06-11
Terminated: 2010-06-14
Recalling firm: Becton Dickinson & Co
Product: Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD 21152***
Product code: JSI Culture Media, Selective And Differential
Reason for recall: Diagnostic test reagents may not meet quality control specifications.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: The recalling firm notified distributors by letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" on 12/09/09. The letter instructed distributors to discontinue distribution and discard product. Distributors were asked to provide customer lists and the recaller subsequently notified the end users to discontinue and discard identified lots for replacement. Customers were asked to return a response form. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, please contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
Quantity in commerce: 209 bottles
Distribution: The product was sold to distributors in the US and to affiliates internationally. A complete list is not currently available.
Product codes and lots: Batch No. Exp. Date 9131598 12/13/2013 9055843 12/13/2013

Product code JSI

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)