Becton Dickinson & Co. Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD 21152*** Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson Microbiology Systems, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD 21152***
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch No. Exp. Date 9131598 12/13/2013 9055843 12/13/2013
Products Sold
Batch No. Exp. Date 9131598 12/13/2013 9055843 12/13/2013
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling Difco (TM) Decarboxylase Base Moeller, packaged in 500 gm bottles, labeled in part ***Becton Dickins due to Diagnostic test reagents may not meet quality control specifications.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Diagnostic test reagents may not meet quality control specifications.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified distributors by letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" on 12/09/09. The letter instructed distributors to discontinue distribution and discard product. Distributors were asked to provide customer lists and the recaller subsequently notified the end users to discontinue and discard identified lots for replacement. Customers were asked to return a response form. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, please contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact BD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
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