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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BD BACTEC" MGIT" 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from culture to pyrazinamide (PZA).

Reported: July 2, 2025 Initiated: May 20, 2025 #Z-2023-2025

Product Description

BD BACTEC" MGIT" 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from culture to pyrazinamide (PZA).

Reason for Recall

BD has received additional complaints of intermittent false resistance results for PZA during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
12,256 eaches
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AR, AU, BD, BE, BN, BR, CA, CN, CR, DO, GT, HK, HT, ID, IN, JP, KH, KR, MO, MX, MY, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PK, SG, SV, TH, TW, VN.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD BACTEC" MGIT" 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from culture to pyrazinamide (PZA).. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 12,256 eaches.
Why was this product recalled?
BD has received additional complaints of intermittent false resistance results for PZA during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 2, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2023-2025.