FDA Recall Open, Classified

BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog Number: 231263

Recall: Z-0621-2025 · Initiated November 6, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0621-2025
Event Number
95646
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
JTN
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
November 6, 2024
Posted
December 5, 2024
Address
7 Loveton Cir, Sparks, MD, 21152-9212

Description

BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog Number: 231263

Reason

BD identified through potency testing as part of a stability test request to monitor Ampicillin AM-2 due to decrease in potency results of 65% at 18 months, may result in falsely resistant result for ampicillin susceptibility

Action

BD issued URGENT: Medical Device Product Correction (IDS-24-5142) letter on 11/6/24 to Distributors (included Customer Letter) via e-mail, Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Actions for Clinical Users: 1. Immediately inspect your inventory for the specific catalog and lot number listed above. Destroy affected product subject to the recall following your institution s process of destruction. 2. Ensure the contents of this notification are read and understood by those within your organization. 3. There are no additional recommendations for repeat testing or review of prior results. 4. Share and post this customer letter with users of this application at your facility and forward to any customers to whom you may have distributed the product to ensure awareness. 5.Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to your distributor, whether or not you have any of the impacted material. If you require further assistance, please contact: BD Contact Contact Information Areas of Support North American Regional Complaint Center Phone: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say Product Complaint when prompted Mon Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or Email: [email protected] Product Complaints, Technical Questions Post-Market Quality [email protected] Recall Questions

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, NE, PA and the countries of Canada, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia.

Quantity

13,190 units