BD BBL™ Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood 221263Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD BBL™ Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Carton of 100 plates · Class 1
All models of BD BBL Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (2)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This BD BBL Columbia Agar blood plate is used in laboratories to grow bacteria. Most of its 210 reports describe incorrect or unclear results, with Staphylococcus and Streptococcus not showing the expected reaction on the plate. The reports include no deaths or injuries and no patient impact. No recalls name this device. There were no reports in the last 12 months, compared with 199 in the 12 months before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 210
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 210 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10382902212635), received between Feb 17, 2021 and Aug 20, 2025 — classified as 210 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (205 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings205
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem5
- Contamination1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions210
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 210 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22846905 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22746201 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22742389 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22742345 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22742328 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740433 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740422 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740418 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740397 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740374 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740366 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740365 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740361 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740359 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740352 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22740340 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739271 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739269 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739247 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739246 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739245 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739243 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739241 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739240 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL COLUMBIA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD PLATE 100PK THAT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AND STREPTOCOCCUS WERE NOT EXHIBITING THE EXPECTED HEMOLYSIS ON THE BLOOD AGAR PLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739239 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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