BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog Number: 231263

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDi-DI: (01)30382902312636 Lot No. (Exp. Date): 2339360 (12/31/2024), 3010977 (01/31/25), 3058508 (03/31/2025), 3184064 (07/02/2025), 3234190 (08/21/2025).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
BD identified through potency testing as part of a stability test request to monitor Ampicillin AM-2 due to decrease in potency results of 65% at 18 months, may result in falsely resistant result for ampicillin susceptibility
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog Number: 231263

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDi-DI: (01)30382902312636 Lot No. (Exp. Date): 2339360 (12/31/2024), 3010977 (01/31/25), 3058508 (03/31/2025), 3184064 (07/02/2025), 3234190 (08/21/2025).

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0621-2025

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