Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Phoenix ID/AST panels, catalog numbers 448007, 448008, 448400, 448452, 448459, 448600, and 448708, packaged in cartons of 25 panels. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Phoenix ID/AST panels, catalog numbers 448007, 448008, 448400, 448452, 448459, 448600, and 448708, packaged in cartons of 25 panels.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lots: 3316699 11/30/2004 4146868 05/31/2005 4063959 03/31/2005 4231466 08/31/2005 3288384 10/31/2004 3316697 11/30/2004 4035990 02/28/2005 4063276 03/31/2005 4133618 05/31/2005 4203249 07/31/2005 4209161 08/31/2005 4245919 09/30/2005 4231472 08/31/2005 4181008 07/31/2005 4224731 08/31/2005 4231473 08/31/2005 4224708 08/31/2005
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD Phoenix ID/AST panels, catalog numbers 448007, 448008, 448400, 448452, 448459, 448600, and 448708 due to The foil pouch containing an in vitro diagnostic test kit for bacteria identification in patient samples may be defective and cause incorrect patient . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The foil pouch containing an in vitro diagnostic test kit for bacteria identification in patient samples may be defective and cause incorrect patient results.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
BD Diagnostic Systems notified end users by letter dated October 2004. The firm''s sales representatives delivered the letters initially on 10/29/04. The letter advises end users to examine identified lots for defects using a diagram provided with the notification and discard any suspect product for replacement. A response form is included with the 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