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FDA (Devices) recall action 95145

Becton Dickinson & Co. recalled 2 products on 2024-10-02

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Products
2
Announced
2024-10-02
Critical
0
Units
5,059

Why these products were recalled

Escherichia coli (E. coli) misidentification for clinical samples that were tested on BD Phoenix" M50 instrument and BD Phoenix" 100, may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of infections caused by E. coli,

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-02

    BD Phoenix diagnostic systems may misidentify E. coli in clinical samples

    The BD Phoenix 100 system may misidentify Escherichia coli in clinical samples, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate patient treatment. Becton Dickinson is recalling 764 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    BD Phoenix 100-Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The BD Phoenix System provides rapid results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Grampositive bacteria. Catalog Number: 448100
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-10-02

    BD Phoenix M50 may misidentify E. coli bacteria in clinical samples

    The BD Phoenix M50 instruments may misidentify Escherichia coli (E. coli) in clinical samples, potentially causing misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. About 4,295 affected units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    BD Phoenix M50 instrument -Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The BD Phoenix System provides rapid results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Grampositive bacteria. Catalog Number:
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