PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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

Reported: December 21, 2022 Initiated: November 21, 2022 #Z-0473-2023

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
9,600 EA
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India, Philippines.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 9,600 EA.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 21, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0473-2023.