FDA Recall Terminated

BBL[TM] Lysine Iron Agar, catalog #211363,500 g bottle 2014-03-31. Lysine Iron Agar was developed for use in the differentiation of enteric organisms based on their ability to decarboxylate or dominate lysine and to form hydrogen sulfide. Becton, Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152 USA 38800 Le Pont de Claix, France. Lysine Iron Agar was developed for the use for differentiation of enteric organisms, in particular Salmonella species due to its ability to decarboxylate or deaminate lysine and form hydrogen sulfide.

Recall: Z-1108-2012 · Initiated January 11, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1108-2012
Event Number
61006
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Diagnostic Systems
FEI Number
1119779
Product Code
LKA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 11, 2012
Posted
February 27, 2012
Terminated
March 30, 2012
Address
7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD, 21152-0999

Description

BBL[TM] Lysine Iron Agar, catalog #211363,500 g bottle 2014-03-31. Lysine Iron Agar was developed for use in the differentiation of enteric organisms based on their ability to decarboxylate or dominate lysine and to form hydrogen sulfide. Becton, Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152 USA 38800 Le Pont de Claix, France. Lysine Iron Agar was developed for the use for differentiation of enteric organisms, in particular Salmonella species due to its ability to decarboxylate or deaminate lysine and form hydrogen sulfide.

Reason

Lysine Iron Agar may not produce the correct biochemical reactions with Quality Control organisms over the shelf life of the product..

Action

BD Diagnostics Systems sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated January 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use and discard any remaining packages. A form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance at 410-316-4258. Contact the BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA, and WI, and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, El Salvador, Ecuador, Japan, Manila, Singapore, Peru, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

Quantity

132 bottles