Recall Z-0473-2023— Becton Dickinson & Co.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., initiated 2022-11-21. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267. Reason: Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and does not provide enough of the blood factors necessary to support Haemophilus growth. The reduction could cause a false negative result for Haemophilus isolation in a clinical specimen..

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2022-11-21
Firm location
Sparks, MD, United States

Product description

BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267

Reason for recall

Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and does not provide enough of the blood factors necessary to support Haemophilus growth. The reduction could cause a false negative result for Haemophilus isolation in a clinical specimen.

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