The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0762-2021·Announced 2021-01-06

BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-108 Recalled for False SXT Resistance Results

Becton Dickinson is recalling the BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-108 in vitro diagnostic device because it may produce false resistant results for S. aureus, potentially affecting antibiotic treatment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where the hazard is a potential reduction in treatment effectiveness due to false test results, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling the BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-108 in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device, catalog number 448608. This device is intended for the rapid identification of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture, including Staphylococcus and Enterococcus genera.

The recall is due to the potential for the device to produce false resistant results for Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT) when testing Staphylococcus aureus. A false resistant result could lead to a loss of access to a preferred antibiotic regimen and a potential reduction in the effectiveness of treating the infection.

The recall covers 34,825 units distributed nationwide. All unexpired lots are affected, identified by UDI 00382904486082. Healthcare facilities and laboratories should stop using the affected devices and contact Becton Dickinson for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
BD Phoenix PMIC/ID-108: IVD is intended for the in vitro rapid identification (ID) of gram-positive bacteria from pure culture belonging to the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and other gram-positive cocci and gram-positive bacilli Catalog Number: 448608
Affected units
34,825

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All unexpired lots UDI: 00382904486082

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →