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Class II Recall

BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from cul

Becton Dickinson & Co.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Reason: BD has received additional complaints of intermittent false resistance results for PZA during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis iso.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2023-2025

Action Date

2025-07-02

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from culture to pyrazinamide (PZA).

Lot/Code Info: Catalog No. 245128; UDI-DI: (01) 0038290245128; Lot No. 4150998, 4177908, 4178500, 4262031, 4262036, 4262037, 4262039, 4262040, 4262044, 4284438, 4284441, 4284443, 4284445, 4284449, 4304789, 4304796, 4347228, 4347230, 4352110, 4362418, 5007456, 5020153, 5050670, 5050671, 5050672, 5050675, 5050678.

Quantity Affected: 12,256 eaches

Reason for Recall

BD has received additional complaints of intermittent false resistance results for PZA during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AR, AU, BD, BE, BN, BR, CA, CN, CR, DO, GT, HK, HT, ID, IN, JP, KH, KR, MO, MX, MY, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PK, SG, SV, TH, TW, VN.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-05-20

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 160 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Becton Dickinson & Co. has 73 FDA actions in our database, including 73 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Becton Dickinson & Co.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Becton Dickinson & Co. have FDA actions?

Becton Dickinson & Co. has 73 FDA actions in our database, including 73 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2023-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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