BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar, 100 Ea - Product Usage: used for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221558
Reported: April 14, 2021 Initiated: March 17, 2021 #Z-1377-2021
Product Description
BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar, 100 Ea - Product Usage: used for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221558
Reason for Recall
Products show heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation due to misformulation (expected reaction is partial inhibition after 18-48 hours incubation) and reduce the identification of Neisseria contributing to a delay in time to definitive diagnosis or a delay in proper treatment
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Units Affected
- 15550 EA
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, Korea.
- Location
- Sparks, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar, 100 Ea - Product Usage: used for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221558. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 15550 EA.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Products show heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation due to misformulation (expected reaction is partial inhibition after 18-48 hours incubation) and reduce the identification of Neisseria contributing to a delay in time to definitive diagnosis or a delay in proper treatment
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 14, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1377-2021.
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