BBL — Class II medical device recall Z-1333-2013
Terminated recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., reported 2013-05-22, distributed nationwide. Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.
| Recall number | Z-1333-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-03-11 |
| Classified | 2013-05-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-22 |
| Terminated | 2013-06-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA, JP, SG |
| Quantity | 521,160 units |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Lot numbers | 2355138, 2355164 |
| Model numbers | 221291 |
| Expiration dates | 2013-03-06, 2013-03-08 |
Product
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.
Machine access
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