Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is…

Recall date

June 1, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0198-2018

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, NC & TN Internationally: Canada

Why it was recalled

Potential unexpected movement of robot arm

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is intended to standardize ID broth tube inoculum, add AST indicator to the AST broth tube and transfer an aliquot of ID broth to AST broth tubes, as required for preparing samples for use on the BD Phoenix" system, which performs identification and susceptibility testing