Becton Dickinson & Co. Oxacillin Screen Agar, Catalog 221952, in disposable plastic media plates, packaged in boxes of 10 plates/box. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Oxacillin Screen Agar, Catalog 221952, in disposable plastic media plates, packaged in boxes of 10 plates/box.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #5140549, EXP 8/17/05
Products Sold
Lot #5140549, EXP 8/17/05
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling Oxacillin Screen Agar, Catalog 221952, in disposable plastic media plates, packaged in boxes of 10 p due to Microbiological media for antibiotic susceptibility testing gives false test results.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Microbiological media for antibiotic susceptibility testing gives false test results.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified distributors and direct accounts by fax, e-mail, and letters on 07/28/2005. The notifications advised of false resistant results with control organisms known to be oxcacillin susceptible. Customers were instructed to discontinue use of the lot and discard for replacement. Distributors were requested to discontinue distribution and provide consignee list for subsequent notification. Response forms are included with the recall letters.
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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