[Recalled] BD BBL Sensi Disc Cefixime - 5 ug¿, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231664¿ — There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in anti… | FDA 2024-01-08

This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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