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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Reported: May 22, 2013 Initiated: March 11, 2013 #Z-1333-2013

Product Description

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Reason for Recall

Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
521,160 total pieces (all three recalled products)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam and the countries of Columbia, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Turks, Calicos Islands.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 521,160 total pieces (all three recalled products).
Why was this product recalled?
Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 22, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1333-2013.