Becton Dickinson & Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0312-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PhoenixSpec AP Calibrator is used to calibrate the PhoenixSpec & Phoenix AP Instruments. The instruments are then used to measure the turbidity of microbial suspensions equivalent to McFarland standards 0.10 to 4.50.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: June 1, 2016

Date Posted: November 2, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0312-2017

Event ID: 75375

Reason for Recall:

BD has determined that the PhoenixSpec AP Calibrator referenced in this recall from the following lot (5327782) are labeled with an incorrect expiration date (year). The expiration date printed on the individual calibration tubes within the kit are correct but difficult to read on a portion of the tubes.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 94

Code Information:

Part/Catalog Number.: 440911 Lot / Serial Number. 5327782

Distribution Pattern:

BD has contacted all 31 US customers and 22 Ex-US sites which received product from the associated catalog numbers. US: AL, CA, CO, KY, MD, MI, MS, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA and WI. Ex-US: Argentina, Europe, Canada, China, Ecuador, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam 4 US government sites were contacted

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated