Becton Dickinson Recalls Phoenix AST Indicator Due to Test Aborts
Becton Dickinson is recalling Phoenix AST Indicator lots because panels show increased test aborts. The recall covers 62,880 units distributed in the US and 33 foreign countries.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, and the hazard is limited to test aborts rather than direct physical harm to patients.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling 62,880 units of the Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004. The recall is due to an increased occurrence of test aborts in panels inoculated using certain lots of the indicator solution.
The affected products were distributed to 41 US states and the District of Columbia, as well as 33 foreign countries. The recall includes specific batch numbers: 8150994, 8143513, 8114664, 8103968, 8101893, 8094599, 8088904, 8254800, 8247722, 8239891, 8236927, 8236686, 8159672, 8156625, 8150957, and 8150525.
This is a Class II recall. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to return the product or what to do if they have already used it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 62,880
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 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.
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