Becton Dickinson & Co. BBL (TM) Brain Heart Infusion, Catalog number 221778, package of 100 tubes, 0.5 mL tubes. Product is labeled in part *** Becton Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, Maryland 21152 USA*** 800-638-8663 A general purpose liquid medium used for the cultivation of bacteria employed in the preparation of inocula for microdilution minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and identification (ID) tests. Recall
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Product
BBL (TM) Brain Heart Infusion, Catalog number 221778, package of 100 tubes, 0.5 mL tubes. Product is labeled in part *** Becton Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, Maryland 21152 USA*** 800-638-8663 A general purpose liquid medium used for the cultivation of bacteria employed in the preparation of inocula for microdilution minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and identification (ID) tests.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 8160911, exp June 04, 2009.
Products Sold
Lot 8160911, exp June 04, 2009.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BBL (TM) Brain Heart Infusion, Catalog number 221778, package of 100 tubes, 0.5 mL tubes. Product is due to In vitro diagnostic test reagent may contain residual material that inhibits the growth of gram positive/gram negative organisms.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
In vitro diagnostic test reagent may contain residual material that inhibits the growth of gram positive/gram negative organisms.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified direct accounts by an Urgent Product Recall letter on 02/19/09. The notification identified the affected product and stated the problem. The letter also advised that users discontinue use of the product and to discard any remaining packages. The attached response form should be completed and returned for replacement of product. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, customers can contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026