Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2024-11-06
Product Quantity13,190 units
Reason for Recall
BD identified through potency testing as part of a stability test request to monitor Ampicillin AM-2 due to decrease in potency results of 65% at 18 months, may result in falsely resistant result for ampicillin susceptibility
Firm Action
BD issued URGENT: Medical Device Product Correction (IDS-24-5142) letter on 11/6/24 to Distributors (included Customer Letter) via e-mail, Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
Actions for Clinical Users:
1. Immediately inspect your inventory for the specific catalog and lot number listed above. Destroy affected product subject to the recall following your institution s process of destruction.
2. Ensure the contents of this notification are read and understood by those within your organization.
3. There are no additional recommendations for repeat testing or review of prior results.
4. Share and post this customer letter with users of this application at your facility and forward to any customers to whom you may have distributed the product to ensure awareness.
5.Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to your distributor, whether or not you have any of the impacted material.
If you require further assistance, please contact: BD Contact Contact Information Areas of Support
North American Regional Complaint Center
Phone: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433)
Say Product Complaint when prompted Mon Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT
or
Email:
[email protected]
Product Complaints, Technical Questions
Post-Market Quality
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Recall Questions
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, NE, PA and the countries of Canada, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.