Becton Dickinson & Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1332-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 11, 2013

Date Posted: May 22, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1332-2013

Event ID: 64883

Reason for Recall:

Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 521,160 total pieces (all three recalled products)

Code Information:

Model number 221239: lot 2348199 with expiration date 4/5/13; and model number 221261: lot 2348208 with expiration date 3/22/13, lot 2355145 with expiration date 4/2/13, lot 2339019 with expiration date 4/5/13, lot 2348157 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2361011 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348202 ,with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348108 with expiration date 4/12/13, lot 2348074 with expiration date 4/19/13, and lot 3038371 with expiration date 5/28/13

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam and the countries of Columbia, Japan, Singapore, Canada, Turks, Calicos Islands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated