BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories BD DifcoTM Neisseria Meningitidis Antisera Group Y, 228811, 1mL, in vials, which were labeled in part, 8019456 6250890 N. MEN. GP Y UNLABELED LYOPH, Becton Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152. The product is packaged in 1 vial units. For use in slide agglutination tests for serotyping Neisseria Meningitidis. Recall
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Product
BD DifcoTM Neisseria Meningitidis Antisera Group Y, 228811, 1mL, in vials, which were labeled in part, 8019456 6250890 N. MEN. GP Y UNLABELED LYOPH, Becton Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152. The product is packaged in 1 vial units. For use in slide agglutination tests for serotyping Neisseria Meningitidis.
Brand
BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #6311396, EXP 2009-09-19
Products Sold
Lot #6311396, EXP 2009-09-19
BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories is recalling BD DifcoTM Neisseria Meningitidis Antisera Group Y, 228811, 1mL, in vials, which were labeled in pa due to Exhibits cross reactivity with Neisseria meningitides Group W135.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Exhibits cross reactivity with Neisseria meningitides Group W135.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
BD Diagnostics sent an Urgent Product Recall letter, dated September 2007, to all accounts, requesting the discontinue of distribution and that any remaining inventory of the recalled product be discarded. BD will issue credit or send replacement. A receipt of notification needs to be completed and sent back whether or not customers have any remaining inventory. Also, a customer list of end-users who were shipped this product needs to be provided so that the firm may inform them of the issue.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026