BD BBL™ Catalase Reagent Droppers 261203Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD BBL™ Catalase Reagent Droppers · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382902612033), received between Aug 4, 2023 and Aug 11, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Markings/Labelling Problem” (2 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 11, 2023Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD BBL¿ CATALASE REAGENT DROPPER AND BOX EXPIRATION DATES DO NOT MATCH COC. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CUSTOMER RECEIVED PRODUCT WITH CONFLICTING EXPIRATION DATES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT/BOX AND THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE. PRODUCT 261203 LOT BO1F122M - DROPPER CATALASE REAGENT. PRODUCT AND BOX SHOW EXPIRATION TO BE 2021-06-20. CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE SHOWS PRODUCT EXPIRATION TO BE 2024/07/20.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17513108 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2023Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD BBL¿ CATALASE REAGENT DROPPER DATES OF EXPIRATION ON BOX AND BOTTLE DO NOT MATCH THE COC. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: REPORTED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND SHIPMENT DETAIL DOCUMENT WITH LOT# B01F122M DATED (B)(6) 2024 BUT THE BOX AND DROPPERS HAS LOT# B01F122M DATED (B)(6) 2024. SPOKE WITH CX AND SHE VERIFIED FOR LOT# B01F122M HAS DATE (B)(6) 2024 WOULD YOU SEND OUR CUSTOMER A NO CHARGE REPLACEMENT WITH A BOX THAT HAS LOT# B01F122M HAS DATED (B)(6) 2024.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17466875 ↗
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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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