Becton Dickinson & Co. BD PhoenixSpec Calibrator Kit, consisting of 3 tubes identified as 0.25, 1.0 and 4.0 McFarland unit calibrators, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA*** Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD PhoenixSpec Calibrator Kit, consisting of 3 tubes identified as 0.25, 1.0 and 4.0 McFarland unit calibrators, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152 USA***
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 5075281 Exp 2/14/06*** Lot 5115146 Exp 2/14/06
Products Sold
Lot 5075281 Exp 2/14/06*** Lot 5115146 Exp 2/14/06
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD PhoenixSpec Calibrator Kit, consisting of 3 tubes identified as 0.25, 1.0 and 4.0 McFarland unit due to A calibrator for an in vitro diagnostic kit is not standarized correctly and may cause a calibration error when measuring microbiological cultures for. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A calibrator for an in vitro diagnostic kit is not standarized correctly and may cause a calibration error when measuring microbiological cultures for turbidity.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified consignees by phone, fax and e-mail on 12/01/05. The notification advised that nephelometers displaying 'CAL' error messages on the LED should not be used until calibrated with a different kit lot. Consignees were requested to discard referenced lots for replacement. A response form was included in the notification.
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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