Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine...

Date: November 21, 2022
Company: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Co. directly.

Affected Products

BBL Chocolate II Agar- IVD for the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria species. Catalog (Ref) Number: 221267

Quantity: 9,600 EA

Why Was This Recalled?

Boxes contain a reduced concentration of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and does not provide enough of the blood factors necessary to support Haemophilus growth. The reduction could cause a false negative result for Haemophilus isolation in a clinical specimen.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Co.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report