Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Kiestra InoqulA Software Version 20.3.IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number: 447202 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Kiestra InoqulA Software Version 20.3.IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number: 447202
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Catalog Number: 447202 Catalog Number/UDI INO-000287 00382904472023 INO-000286 00382904472023 INO-000269 00382904472023 INO-000281 00382904472023
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD Kiestra InoqulA Software Version 20.3.IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number: 44720 due to An anomaly is present in InoqulA / InoqulA+ software version 20.3, has the potential to cause a mismatch between a specimen and plate. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
An anomaly is present in InoqulA / InoqulA+ software version 20.3, has the potential to cause a mismatch between a specimen and plate
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
BD initiated a field correction via letter on July 26, 2019 and BD Technical Service has completed the correction (software upgrade) for all six (6) affected US customers. Letter identifies issue, health risk and customer action to take. BD is in the process of evaluating the log files of customers using the InoqulATM / InoqulA+TM software version 20.3 to determine if any users potentially experienced mismatch between a specimen and plate. BD will contact all customers using InoqulATM / InoqulA+TM software version 20.3 to provide the outcome of this evaluation. Contact: BD Customer/Technical Support 800-638-8663 Monday Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm (EST) in the United States. For customers outside the US, contact your local BD representative or distributor.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IA, MO, NY, OH, TN
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026