BD BBL Sensi Disc Meropenem- 10 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231703 and 231704¿

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog No. 231703 UDI-DI 00382902317036 Lots 2147649 9065664; Catalog No. 231704¿ UDI-DI 30382902317044 Lots 2213585 3061281 3090652 3213825 2187975 2213583
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for Recall:
There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for H. influenzae. This may cause product discard, delayed results, or additional adverse diagnostic outcomes, such as a delay in diagnosis, the selection of inappropriate antibiotics, or extended duration of antibiotic exposure and the treatment process.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

BD BBL Sensi Disc Meropenem- 10 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231703 and 231704¿

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog No. 231703 UDI-DI 00382902317036 Lots 2147649 9065664; Catalog No. 231704¿ UDI-DI 30382902317044 Lots 2213585 3061281 3090652 3213825 2187975 2213583

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1033-2024

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