Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Phoenix AST Indicator Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Panels inoculated using certain lots of the indicator...

Date: December 20, 2018
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

Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004

Quantity: 62880 total

Why Was This Recalled?

Panels inoculated using certain lots of the indicator solution are demonstrating an increased occurrence of test aborts.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 42 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC

Affected (42 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