Becton Dickinson & Co. BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftazidime- 30 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231632and 231633 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftazidime- 30 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Catalog Number 231632and 231633
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Catalog No. 231632¿ UDI-DI 00382902316329 Lots 2004587 2028883 2119589 2146527 2242568 2301371 3118111 3181037; Catalog No. 231633¿ UDI-DI 30382902316337 Lots 2242568 2301371 3062286 3118111 3181037 3223389 3290192 2004587 2028232 2028883 2028894 2056528 2119589 2146527
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD BBL Sensi Disc Ceftazidime- 30 ug, used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing. Ca due to There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for H. influenzae. This may cause p. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
There is a possibility of reproducibility, accuracy, and/or QC failures in antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for H. influenzae. This may cause product discard, delayed results, or additional adverse diagnostic outcomes, such as a delay in diagnosis, the selection of inappropriate antibiotics, or extended duration of antibiotic exposure and the treatment process.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On January 8, 2024, the firm notified customers through URGENT Medical Device Product Correction letters. Users were instructed to cease use of catalog number 291270, and to refrain from conducting AST for H. influenzae with impacted Sensi-Discs. Customers should destroy any units of catalog number 291270 in their inventory. Customers should share and post the recall notification within their facility network and forward to any customers to whom they may have distributed the product. Future lots of affected Sensi-Disc products (excluding catalog number 291270) will be labeled with a sticker notifying customers "This product should not be used for the semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing of Haemophilus influenzae." Identify impacted lot numbers: https://legacy.bd.com/alerts-notices/IDS-23-4851.asp For customer questions: Phone: 1-844-823-5433 Say "Recall when prompted Mon-Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT or Email: productcomplaints@bd.com
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