Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004

Recall date

December 20, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0934-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Sold / distributed

The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Arg…

Why it was recalled

Panels inoculated using certain lots of the indicator solution are demonstrating an increased occurrence of test aborts.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004