Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Improperly functioning component of a diagnostic medical device...

Date: December 9, 2013
Company: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Status: Terminated
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

BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens. Samples are drawn from patients and injected directly into BACTEC culture vials, which are placed into the instrument for incubation and testing.

Quantity: 2 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Improperly functioning component of a diagnostic medical device may cause false negative results in clinical specimens.

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