BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD 21152***

    Recall: Z-1787-2010 · Initiated December 9, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1787-2010
    Event Number
    55697
    Firm
    Becton Dickinson & Co.
    FEI Number
    1119779
    Product Code
    JSI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    December 9, 2009
    Posted
    June 11, 2010
    Terminated
    June 14, 2010
    Address
    7 Loveton Cir, Sparks, MD, 21152-9212

    Description

    Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD 21152***

    Reason

    Diagnostic test reagents may not meet quality control specifications.

    Action

    The recalling firm notified distributors by letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" on 12/09/09. The letter instructed distributors to discontinue distribution and discard product. Distributors were asked to provide customer lists and the recaller subsequently notified the end users to discontinue and discard identified lots for replacement. Customers were asked to return a response form. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, please contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.

    Distribution

    The product was sold to distributors in the US and to affiliates internationally. A complete list is not currently available.

    Quantity

    209 bottles