Becton Dickinson & Co Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and Iso Vitalex), microbiological media plates, Catalog #221267, packaged in cardboard carton, 100 plates per carton. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and Iso Vitalex), microbiological media plates, Catalog #221267, packaged in cardboard carton, 100 plates per carton.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot/EXP 3197678/ November 13, 2003*** 3197693/ November 14, 2003*** 3198565/ November 07, 2003*** 3212853/ November 25, 2003*** 3212901/ November 27, 2003*** 3212919/ November 28, 2003*** 3212956/ December 02, 2003*** 3212972/ December 03, 2003***
Products Sold
Lot/EXP 3197678/ November 13, 2003*** 3197693/ November 14, 2003*** 3198565/ November 07, 2003*** 3212853/ November 25, 2003*** 3212901/ November 27, 2003*** 3212919/ November 28, 2003*** 3212956/ December 02, 2003*** 3212972/ December 03, 2003***
Becton Dickinson & Co is recalling Chocolate II Agar (GC II Agar with Hemoglobin and Iso Vitalex), microbiological media plates, Catalo due to Microbiological media may exhibit reduced colony size of bacteria, Haemophilus species.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Microbiological media may exhibit reduced colony size of bacteria, Haemophilus species.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified distributors by fax and end users by certified mail on 10/10/03. The recall notice advised consignees of reduced growth of Haemophilus species, and instructed them to discontinue distribution and use and discard product for replacement. The letter requests consignees to respond with replacement units needed.
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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