Becton Dickinson & Co. BD PhoenixSpec Nephelometer, Catalog #440910. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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BD PhoenixSpec Nephelometer, Catalog #440910.
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Becton Dickinson & Co.
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Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD PhoenixSpec Nephelometer, Catalog #440910. due to A operator's manual for a diagnostic test kit is incorrect and may cause inaccurate results for bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A operator's manual for a diagnostic test kit is incorrect and may cause inaccurate results for bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility in patient samples.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified direct accounts by courier and international distributors by e-mail on 01/17/06. The notification advised that the the troubleshooting section in the firm''s nephelometer user''s guide, vers. 2004/12, is incorrect in describing the 'CAL?' message as indicating a default calibration is in use. The recalling firm provided a cautionary sticker in the bulletin and described recommended placement on the device by pictorial. The sticker instructs users not to use the nephelometer if 'CAL?' message appears on the units'' LCD screen.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026