BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories DIFCO Laboratories, FA Streptococcus Group A, 5mL, Catalog Number: 223181, Lot number: 6122656, Exp: 20090705, in vitro diagnostic. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
DIFCO Laboratories, FA Streptococcus Group A, 5mL, Catalog Number: 223181, Lot number: 6122656, Exp: 20090705, in vitro diagnostic.
Brand
BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number: 223181, Lot number: 6122656, Exp: 20090705.
Products Sold
Catalog number: 223181, Lot number: 6122656, Exp: 20090705.
BD Diagnostic Systems Lee Laboratories is recalling DIFCO Laboratories, FA Streptococcus Group A, 5mL, Catalog Number: 223181, Lot number: 6122656, Exp due to Incorrect result: The product exhibited decreased fluorescence when testing with the homologous control organism.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Incorrect result: The product exhibited decreased fluorescence when testing with the homologous control organism.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Becton Dickinson (BD) Diagnostic Systems sent an Urgent product recall letter, dated August 2007, to all consignees, directing them to discard this lot of product. BD instructed distributors to discontinue distribution and discard any remaining product in inventory. BD requested the distributors provide an Excel file or a customer list containing the name, address and telephone number of end-users who were shipped the product. BD provided alternative testing methods. A response form was included to verify receipt of notification.
Verify this information on the official source
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