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BBL (TM) LIM Broth, in glass slant tubes and packaged 100 tubes per carton, catalog #296266.

FDA device recall Z-1294-03 · posted 2003-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for recall
Broth for growing selective bacteria may fail to inhibit overgrowth of gram negative microorganisms resulting in the inability to isolate Group B Streptococci.
Action taken
Recalling firm notified distributors and end user by letter 8/11/03 and advised of product failure. Consignees were requested to discontinue distribution and use and discard product for replacment. Consignees were requested to return response form.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JSD
Quantity affected
860 cartons
Distribution
Product was sold to 11 distributors and one end user in the US. Product was additionally distributed to firm''s subsidiaries in Canada and Europe.
Date initiated
2003-08-11
Date posted
2003-10-15
Date terminated
2003-11-19
Location
Sparks, MD

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