BD BACTEC Blood Culture System, labeled as the following: 1. BD BACTEC FX, Instrument Top, Packaged, Catalog Number: 44138509. 2. Instrument Top Remanufactured Bactec Fx, Catalog Number: 441676. 3. BACTEC 9240 System, Catalog Number: 445569. 4. BD BACTEC FX40 Instrument, Catalog Number: 44229609.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 1. Catalog Number: 44138509; UDI/DI: 00382904413859; Serial Numbers: FT5675, FT5497, FT4948, FT5781, FT5120, FT3993, FT7779, FT3387, FT1993, FT5019, FT9109, FT8412, FT7176, FT7344, FT4282, FT7400, FT6093, FT0962, FT2780, FT0795, FT0794, FT2799, FT5924, FT5279, FT5286, FT0572, FT4931, FT7289, FT9801, FT2652, FT5232, FT1348, FT8083, FT0640, FT7159, FT7034, FT8410, FT0098, FT2650, FT6203, FT3480, FT4917, FT3031, FT3033, FT4902, FT7189. 2. Catalog Number: 441676; UDI/DI: 00382904416768; Serial Numbers: FT7439A, FT7201A, FT5679, FT0599, FT0598, FT0644, FT0600, FT5025, FT2845, FT0525, FT0715, FT4439, FT0330, FT2313, FT3020, FT3022, FT0745, FT5090, FT4340, FT6225, FT4977, FT0571, FT0570, FT0498, FT5248, FT5270, FT3537, FT4448, FT3538, FT3486, FT0340, FT1517, FT5590, FT3030, FT4800, FT1774, FT2263, FT5014, FT5013, FT7184A. 3. Catalog Number: 445569; UDI/DI: 00382904455699; Serial Numbers: DB4372, DB6043, DB5030, DB5825, DB2835, DB3251, DB3245, DB3145, DB5876, DB5906, DB3143, DB3204, DB6891, PM4385R, DB4718, DB3231, DB2786, DB6628, DB6393, DB6936, DB4987, DB5347A, DB6123, DB6281, DB6933, DB6451, DB5602, DB5858, DB4763, DB6302, DB6165, DB5596, DB5089, DB7157, DB5021, DB3086, DB4776, DB6296, DB5328, DB2245, DB2483, DB5329, DB2946, DB2945, DB4348, DB5319, DB4299, DB4484, MD2033, DB3062, RC1164, DB6323, DB4550, DB6213, DB5083, DB6383, DB6381, DB6457, DB6169, DB6212, DB6929, DB6978, DB6913, DB6540, DB6699, DB6989. 4. Catalog Number: 44229609; UDI/DI: 00382904422967; Serial Numbers: FF1979, FF0713, FF0410, FF1561, FF2832, FF4395, FF1500, FF0697, FF0933, FF1499, FF1025, FF5511, FF0027, FF1118, FF3195, FF0115, FF5979, FF6535, FF0391, FF3284, FF0772, FF0570, FF0638, FF1599, FF1271.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Reason for Recall:
- Product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
BD BACTEC Blood Culture System, labeled as the following: 1. BD BACTEC FX, Instrument Top, Packaged, Catalog Number: 44138509. 2. Instrument Top Remanufactured Bactec Fx, Catalog Number: 441676. 3. BACTEC 9240 System, Catalog Number: 445569. 4. BD BACTEC FX40 Instrument, Catalog Number: 44229609.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
1. Catalog Number: 44138509; UDI/DI: 00382904413859; Serial Numbers: FT5675, FT5497, FT4948, FT5781, FT5120, FT3993, FT7779, FT3387, FT1993, FT5019, FT9109, FT8412, FT7176, FT7344, FT4282, FT7400, FT6093, FT0962, FT2780, FT0795, FT0794, FT2799, FT5924, FT5279, FT5286, FT0572, FT4931, FT7289, FT9801, FT2652, FT5232, FT1348, FT8083, FT0640, FT7159, FT7034, FT8410, FT0098, FT2650, FT6203, FT3480, FT4917, FT3031, FT3033, FT4902, FT7189. 2. Catalog Number: 441676; UDI/DI: 00382904416768; Serial Numbers: FT7439A, FT7201A, FT5679, FT0599, FT0598, FT0644, FT0600, FT5025, FT2845, FT0525, FT0715, FT4439, FT0330, FT2313, FT3020, FT3022, FT0745, FT5090, FT4340, FT6225, FT4977, FT0571, FT0570, FT0498, FT5248, FT5270, FT3537, FT4448, FT3538, FT3486, FT0340, FT1517, FT5590, FT3030, FT4800, FT1774, FT2263, FT5014, FT5013, FT7184A. 3. Catalog Number: 445569; UDI/DI: 00382904455699; Serial Numbers: DB4372, DB6043, DB5030, DB5825, DB2835, DB3251, DB3245, DB3145, DB5876, DB5906, DB3143, DB3204, DB6891, PM4385R, DB4718, DB3231, DB2786, DB6628, DB6393, DB6936, DB4987, DB5347A, DB6123, DB6281, DB6933, DB6451, DB5602, DB5858, DB4763, DB6302, DB6165, DB5596, DB5089, DB7157, DB5021, DB3086, DB4776, DB6296, DB5328, DB2245, DB2483, DB5329, DB2946, DB2945, DB4348, DB5319, DB4299, DB4484, MD2033, DB3062, RC1164, DB6323, DB4550, DB6213, DB5083, DB6383, DB6381, DB6457, DB6169, DB6212, DB6929, DB6978, DB6913, DB6540, DB6699, DB6989. 4. Catalog Number: 44229609; UDI/DI: 00382904422967; Serial Numbers: FF1979, FF0713, FF0410, FF1561, FF2832, FF4395, FF1500, FF0697, FF0933, FF1499, FF1025, FF5511, FF0027, FF1118, FF3195, FF0115, FF5979, FF6535, FF0391, FF3284, FF0772, FF0570, FF0638, FF1599, FF1271.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0236-2026
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Product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.
Product service credentials used by some BD technical support teams to access certain BD products were accessed by an unauthorized actor. Until these product service credentials are updated, there is a risk of unauthorized access that may impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the relevant products and associated data.