Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch Numbers 8150994 8143513 8114664 8103968 8101893 8094599 8088904 8254800 8247722 8239891 8236927 8236686 8159672 8156625 8150957 8150525
  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:
Panels inoculated using certain lots of the indicator solution are demonstrating an increased occurrence of test aborts.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch Numbers 8150994 8143513 8114664 8103968 8101893 8094599 8088904 8254800 8247722 8239891 8236927 8236686 8159672 8156625 8150957 8150525

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0934-2019

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