United StatesBD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch System (Catalog 260684; UDI‑DI 30382902606841; lots 5303157, 5329857, 5329860) and BD GasPak EZ Campy Pouch System (Catalog 260685; UDI‑DI 30382902606858; lot 5329863) for microbiologic use are affected; these products were distributed worldwide, including the U.S. and Hong Kong. They were recalled because gas generating sachets in these lots may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.
What's being recalled
BD GasPak EZ CO2 Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260684. for microbiologic use
BD GasPak EZ Campy Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260685. for microbiologic use
Recalling firm: Becton Dickinson & Co., Sparks, MD, United States.
How to identify it
Catalog Nunber: 260684; UDI-DI: 30382902606841; Lot Numbers: 5303157, 5329857, 5329860. Catalog Number: 260685; UDI-DI: 30382902606858; Lot Number: 5329863.
The hazard
BD identified an issue affecting certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems, where gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Hong Kong.
The official notice
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