PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD BBL Anaerobe CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood // Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar, packaged in cartons of 20 plates, Catalog # 297041, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA 800-638-8663 www.bd.com/ds*** Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar is used in a qualitative procedure for isolation of gram-negative anaerobic bacilli.

Reported: July 31, 2013 Initiated: June 6, 2013 #Z-1801-2013

Product Description

BD BBL Anaerobe CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood // Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar, packaged in cartons of 20 plates, Catalog # 297041, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA 800-638-8663 www.bd.com/ds*** Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar is used in a qualitative procedure for isolation of gram-negative anaerobic bacilli.

Reason for Recall

Microbiological identification media may exhibit reduced levels of Vancomycin.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
106 cartons
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of:Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Mexico, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD BBL Anaerobe CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood // Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar, packaged in cartons of 20 plates, Catalog # 297041, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152 USA 800-638-8663 www.bd.com/ds*** Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood KV Agar is used in a qualitative procedure for isolation of gram-negative anaerobic bacilli.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 106 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Microbiological identification media may exhibit reduced levels of Vancomycin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 31, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1801-2013.