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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1805-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Becton Dickinson Recalls BBL Campylobacter CSM Agar Due to Reduced Vancomycin

Becton Dickinson is recalling BBL Campylobacter CSM Agar because the media may exhibit reduced levels of Vancomycin.

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, and the hazard involves a potential reduction in antibiotic concentration without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BBL Campylobacter CSM Agar (Charcoal-Based Selective Medium), Catalog # 299614. The product is packaged in cartons of 20 plates. The recall involves 293 cartons from Lot 3078430, which has an expiration date of 5/30/13.

The recall was initiated because the microbiological identification media may exhibit reduced levels of Vancomycin. The affected product was distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide), Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Mexico, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Users of this product should stop using the affected lot and contact Becton Dickinson & Co. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BBL Campylobacter CSM Agar (Charcoal-Based Selective Medium), Catalog # 299614, packaged in cartons of 20 plates, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA 800-638-8663 www.bd.com/ds*** BCYE Selective with PAV is used in qualit
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Category
Medical Device — Laboratory Reagents
Hazard
Affected units
293

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)

  • Lot 3078430 Exp 5/30/13

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.

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