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# Becton Dickinson & Co. recall records

**72** reported ongoing

73 records in this archive. Latest source date Apr 7, 2026.

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Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## Records and reported status

Apr 7, 2026 FDA device enforcement

### [BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260684. for microbiologic use](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1982-2026-bd-gaspak-ez-co2-pouch-system-catalog-number-260684-for-microbiologic-use/)

BD identified an issue affecting certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems, where gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Hong Kong.

[Official source for BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260684. for microbiologic use](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1982-2026%22)

Apr 7, 2026 FDA device enforcement

### [BD GasPak EZ Campy Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260685. for microbiologic use](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1983-2026-bd-gaspak-ez-campy-pouch-system-catalog-number-260685-for-microbiologic-use/)

BD identified an issue affecting certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems, where gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Hong Kong.

[Official source for BD GasPak EZ Campy Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260685. for microbiologic use](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1983-2026%22)

Oct 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD Kiestra" Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array; Catalog No.: 246100;](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0484-2026-bd-kiestra-isolate-suspension-cuvette-array-catalog-no-246100/)

The 2D barcodes on these cuvettes contain formatting errors that prevent the analyzing system from correctly reading the expiration date. As a result, the instrument enters an error state and the cuvettes cannot be used.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, CT, KY, NJ, TN, TX, UT and the countries of Belgium, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Switzerland.

[Official source for BD Kiestra" Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array; Catalog No.: 246100;](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0484-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD EpiCenter Microbiology Data Management System, labeled as the following: 1. Computer System Epicenter F/G, Catalog Number: 441002. 2. COMPUTER OPTIPLEX EPICENTER SPARE, Catal...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0235-2026-bd-epicenter-microbiology-data-management-system-labeled-as-the-following-1-computer-system-epicente/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD EpiCenter Microbiology Data Management System, labeled as the following: 1. Computer System Ep...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0235-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [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, Catalo...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0236-2026-bd-bactec-blood-culture-system-labeled-as-the-following-1-bd-bactec-fx-instrument-top-packaged-catal/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD BACTEC Blood Culture System, labeled as the following: 1. BD BACTEC FX, Instrument Top, Packag...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0236-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD BACTEC Blood Culture System, labeled as the following: 1. BACTEC 9120 System, Catalog Numbers: 445570, 445702. 2. INSTRUMENT BACTEC 9120 UNREPAIRED, Catalog Number: 44557008.](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0237-2026-bd-bactec-blood-culture-system-labeled-as-the-following-1-bactec-9120-system-catalog-numbers-445570/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD BACTEC Blood Culture System, labeled as the following: 1. BACTEC 9120 System, Catalog Numbers:...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0237-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD MAX System, for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use, labeled as the following: 1. BD MAX System, BD MAX Instrument, Catalog Numbers: 44191609, 441927.](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0238-2026-bd-max-system-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-ivd-use-labeled-as-the-following-1-bd-max-system-bd-max-instru/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD MAX System, for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use, labeled as the following: 1. BD MAX System, BD ...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0238-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD Phoenix M50 Instrument, labeled as the following: 1. BD Phoenix M50 Automated Microbiology System, Catalog Numbers: 443624, 44362409.](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0239-2026-bd-phoenix-m50-instrument-labeled-as-the-following-1-bd-phoenix-m50-automated-microbiology-system-ca/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD Phoenix M50 Instrument, labeled as the following: 1. BD Phoenix M50 Automated Microbiology Sys...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0239-2026%22)

Sep 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD Veritor Connect Software, labeled as the following: 1. Veritor (NUC), Catalog Number: 444881. Transfers in vitro diagnostic results data on the BD Veritor Plus Analyzer to BD...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0240-2026-bd-veritor-connect-software-labeled-as-the-following-1-veritor-nuc-catalog-number-444881-transfers-i/)

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 confide...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia ...

[Official source for BD Veritor Connect Software, labeled as the following: 1. Veritor (NUC), Catalog Number: 444881. ...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0240-2026%22)

Jun 23, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD COR System Software. Model Number: 444829.](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-2162-2025-bd-cor-system-software-model-number-444829/)

Potential for functionality issue that supports the Over labeling feature and could lead to possible false negative results.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Florida, Texas and Michigan. The countries of Sweden and Belgium.

[Official source for BD COR System Software. Model Number: 444829.](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-2162-2025%22)

May 20, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from culture to pyrazinamide (PZA).](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-2023-2025-bd-bactec-mgit-960-pza-kit-ivd-qualitative-procedure-for-susceptibility-testing-of-mycobacterium-tub/)

BD has received additional complaints of intermittent false resistance results for PZA during susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of AR, AU, BD, BE, BN, BR, CA, CN, CR, DO, GT, HK, HT, ID, IN, JP, KH, KR, MO, MX, MY, NP, NZ, PE, PH, PK, SG, SV, TH, T...

[Official source for BD BACTEC MGIT 960 PZA Kit. IVD qualitative procedure for susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-2023-2025%22)

Feb 12, 2025 FDA device enforcement

### [BD BBL TB Stain Kit K, Catalog (REF): 212522](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1296-2025-bd-bbl-tb-stain-kit-k-catalog-ref-212522/)

One component of the kit was shipped with an expiration date of 30Sep2024 while the Certificate of Analysis (COA) indicated an expiration date of 30Apr2025.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Domestic: AZ, CA, CO, GA, KY, IL, IN, NC, NJ, NY, MA, MD, TX, WA. International: Singapore, New Zealand, Chile, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia.

[Official source for BD BBL TB Stain Kit K, Catalog (REF): 212522](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1296-2025%22)

Dec 19, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-1004-2025-bd-pcr-cartridges-used-with-max-system-model-number-437519/)

Potential for signal drift in specific lots of BD PCR Cartridges.

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH,...

[Official source for BD PCR Cartridges used with MAX System. Model Number: 437519](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-1004-2025%22)

Nov 6, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [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 diff...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0621-2025-bd-bbl-sensi-disc-ampicillin-2-g-am-2-in-vitro-bd-bbl-sensi-disc-ampicillin-2-g-am-2-are-used-for-se/)

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

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, NE, PA and the countries of Canada, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia.

[Official source for BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are ...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0621-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD EpiCenter Single User Software Version or Model: 441007 Catalog Number: 441007](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0584-2025-bd-epicenter-single-user-software-version-or-model-441007-catalog-number-441007/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD EpiCenter Single User Software Version or Model: 441007 Catalog Number: 441007](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0584-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD EpiCenter Data Management System Version or Model: 440887 Catalog Number: 440887](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0585-2025-bd-epicenter-data-management-system-version-or-model-440887-catalog-number-440887/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD EpiCenter Data Management System Version or Model: 440887 Catalog Number: 440887](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0585-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD EpiCenter Data Management System, Multi User Software Version or Model: 440981 Catalog Number: 440981](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0586-2025-bd-epicenter-data-management-system-multi-user-software-version-or-model-440981-catalog-number-44098/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD EpiCenter Data Management System, Multi User Software Version or Model: 440981 Catalog Number:...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0586-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD COR PX Instrument Version or Model: 443988 Catalog Number: 443988](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0587-2025-bd-cor-px-instrument-version-or-model-443988-catalog-number-443988/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD COR PX Instrument Version or Model: 443988 Catalog Number: 443988](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0587-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD COR MX Instrument Version or Model: 443989 Catalog Number: 443989](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0588-2025-bd-cor-mx-instrument-version-or-model-443989-catalog-number-443989/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD COR MX Instrument Version or Model: 443989 Catalog Number: 443989](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0588-2025%22)

Oct 31, 2024 FDA device enforcement

### [BD COR GX Instrument Version or Model: 443990 Catalog Number: 443990](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-0589-2025-bd-cor-gx-instrument-version-or-model-443990-catalog-number-443990/)

BD confirmed that 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 ...

Class II Reported ongoing

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bo...

[Official source for BD COR GX Instrument Version or Model: 443990 Catalog Number: 443990](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-0589-2025%22)

## Reasons in these listed records

- BD identified an issue affecting certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems, where gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.
- The 2D barcodes on these cuvettes contain formatting errors that prevent the analyzing system from correctly reading the expiration date. As a result, the instrument enters an error state and the cuvettes cannot be used.
- 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 ...
- Potential for functionality issue that supports the Over labeling feature and could lead to possible false negative results.

These examples come from this result page and are not a ranking of every recall reason.

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