# FDA recall Z-0198-2018

> **Becton Dickinson & Co.** · Class III · device recall initiated 2017-06-01.

## Product

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

## Reason for recall

Potential unexpected movement of robot arm

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0198-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Becton Dickinson & Co.
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-06-01
- **Report date:** 2017-12-13
- **Termination date:** 2018-05-09

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Sparks, MD, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0198-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0198-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0198-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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