# FDA recall Z-1296-2025

> **Becton Dickinson & Co.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2025-02-12.

## Product

BD BBL TB Stain Kit K, Catalog (REF): 212522

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1296-2025
- **Recalling firm:** Becton Dickinson & Co.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2025-02-12
- **Report date:** 2025-03-12

- **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-1296-2025

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1296-2025. Retrieved 2026-07-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1296-2025. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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