BBL(TM) Fildes Enrichment, catalog number 211866, 10 tubes/pack, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152 USA*** Intended Use: Fildes Enrichment may be used to enrich a variety of media for the cultivation of various microorganisms. Fildes Enrichment is a peptic digest of sheep blood used to enhance the growth of fastidious organisms. It may be added to Tryptic/Trypticase Soy Broth or Agar in final concentration of 5% for cultivation of Haemophilus influenzae. Fildes Enrichment is intended to be a rich source of growth factors stimulatory to various microorganisms, including the X (hemin) and V (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD) factors necessary for the growth of Haemophilus influenzae. Labeling: For Laboratory Use.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot/Exp 2079066/ EXP March 6, 2013 2096375/ EXP March 22, 2013 2216092/ EXP July 20, 2013 2227271/ EXP Auqust 2, 2013
- 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:
- Enrichment media intended to enhance the cultivation of various microorganisms may fail to support the growth of Haemophilus species.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
BBL(TM) Fildes Enrichment, catalog number 211866, 10 tubes/pack, labeled in part ***Becton Dickinson and Company, Sparks, MD 21152 USA*** Intended Use: Fildes Enrichment may be used to enrich a variety of media for the cultivation of various microorganisms. Fildes Enrichment is a peptic digest of sheep blood used to enhance the growth of fastidious organisms. It may be added to Tryptic/Trypticase Soy Broth or Agar in final concentration of 5% for cultivation of Haemophilus influenzae. Fildes Enrichment is intended to be a rich source of growth factors stimulatory to various microorganisms, including the X (hemin) and V (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD) factors necessary for the growth of Haemophilus influenzae. Labeling: For Laboratory Use.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot/Exp 2079066/ EXP March 6, 2013 2096375/ EXP March 22, 2013 2216092/ EXP July 20, 2013 2227271/ EXP Auqust 2, 2013
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0739-2013
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