Becton Dickinson & Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0198-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is intended to standardize ID broth tube inoculum, add AST indicator to the AST broth tube and transfer an aliquot of ID broth to AST broth tubes, as required for preparing samples for use on the BD Phoenix" system, which performs identification and susceptibility testing

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: June 1, 2017

Date Posted: December 13, 2017

Recall Number: Z-0198-2018

Event ID: 78102

Reason for Recall:

Potential unexpected movement of robot arm

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: AP0447, AP0448, AP0449, AP0450, AP0451, AP0458 & AP0463.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, NC & TN Internationally: Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated