Becton Dickinson & Co. Difco (TM) BBL (TM) Gram Crystal Violet, 250 mL bottles in packs of four, catalog # 212525 and 3.8 L bottles, catalog # 212526, staining reagent. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Difco (TM) BBL (TM) Gram Crystal Violet, 250 mL bottles in packs of four, catalog # 212525 and 3.8 L bottles, catalog # 212526, staining reagent.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 4223220, Exp 5/28/05 4226886, Exp 5/28/05 4233156, Exp 5/28/05 4237134, Exp 6/30/05 4226882, Exp 5/28/05 4237144, Exp 6/30/05
Products Sold
Lots 4223220, Exp 5/28/05 4226886, Exp 5/28/05 4233156, Exp 5/28/05 4237134, Exp 6/30/05 4226882, Exp 5/28/05 4237144, Exp 6/30/05
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling Difco (TM) BBL (TM) Gram Crystal Violet, 250 mL bottles in packs of four, catalog # 212525 and 3.8 due to Reagent for microbiological testing may cause inconsistent staining characteristics and subsequent misidentification of bacteria in patient samples.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reagent for microbiological testing may cause inconsistent staining characteristics and subsequent misidentification of bacteria in patient samples.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified distributors and direct accounts by fax, certified letter, and e-mail on 9/29/04. The notifications advised that staining characteristics may not be appropriate, and that product should be discarded for replacement. Distributors were additionally requested to provide a consignee list for direct notification by BD. Consignees were requested to return response form.
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