Becton Dickinson & Co. BD BBL Staphyloslide Latex Test Kit, Catalog # 240952 (100 tests/kit) and Catalog # 240953 (500 tests/kit), packaged in a kit configuration with test reagents and labware, Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, Maryland 21152, USA , 800-638-8663, BENEX Limited, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD BBL Staphyloslide Latex Test Kit, Catalog # 240952 (100 tests/kit) and Catalog # 240953 (500 tests/kit), packaged in a kit configuration with test reagents and labware, Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, Maryland 21152, USA , 800-638-8663, BENEX Limited, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number / Exp. Date 16629910 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240952 16562410 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240952 16629920 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240953 16562420 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240953
Products Sold
Lot Number / Exp. Date 16629910 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240952 16562410 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240952 16629920 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240953 16562420 April 30, 2007-Cat # 240953
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD BBL Staphyloslide Latex Test Kit, Catalog # 240952 (100 tests/kit) and Catalog # 240953 (500 tes due to False Negative Staphylococcus aureus results which could prevent infected patients from receiving antimicrobial treatment; due to the failure of the . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
False Negative Staphylococcus aureus results which could prevent infected patients from receiving antimicrobial treatment; due to the failure of the Positive Control to react within 20 seconds. The failure is due to reduced reactivity of the latex component.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified distributors and end users by e-mail, faxed letters, and certified courier on 08/17/06.
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