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 Phoenix M50 instrument -Intended for the rapid identification (ID) Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Potential E. coli Contamination

Date: August 1, 2024
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.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

BD Phoenix M50 instrument -Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The BD Phoenix System provides rapid results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Grampositive bacteria. Catalog Number: 443624

Quantity: 4,295 (EA)

Why Was This Recalled?

Escherichia coli (E. coli) misidentification for clinical samples that were tested on BD Phoenix" M50 instrument and BD Phoenix" 100, may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of infections caused by E. coli,

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Co.

Becton Dickinson & Co. has 183 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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