BD BBL™ Lowenstein-Jensen Medium, Gruft, Slants 297653Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD BBL™ Lowenstein-Jensen Medium Gruft, Ctn. of 100 slants (size A tubes) · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382902976531), received between Aug 14, 2024 and Aug 14, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (5 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 Readings5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN MEDIUM, GRUFT, SLANTS A PATIENT RESULT WAS POSITIVE FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX (MTB). THE USER NOTED THAT CONTAMINATION WAS NOT SEEN ON THE SLANTS PRIOR TO USE, HOWEVER CONTAMINATION WAS SUSPECTED AFTER INOCULATION, AS MORE THAN ONE PATIENT WAS ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) POSITIVE AND IDENTIFIED AS THE NOTED ORGANISM. THE USER DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY PATIENT TREATMENT CHANGE DUE TO THE PROVIDED RESULT. REPORT 4 OF 5.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19987706 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN MEDIUM, GRUFT, SLANTS A PATIENT RESULT WAS POSITIVE FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX (MTB). THE USER NOTED THAT CONTAMINATION WAS NOT SEEN ON THE SLANTS PRIOR TO USE, HOWEVER CONTAMINATION WAS SUSPECTED AFTER INOCULATION, AS MORE THAN ONE PATIENT WAS ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) POSITIVE AND IDENTIFIED AS THE NOTED ORGANISM. THE USER DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY PATIENT TREATMENT CHANGE DUE TO THE PROVIDED RESULT. REPORT 3 OF 5.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19983035 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN MEDIUM, GRUFT, SLANTS A PATIENT RESULT WAS POSITIVE FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX (MTB). THE USER NOTED THAT CONTAMINATION WAS NOT SEEN ON THE SLANTS PRIOR TO USE, HOWEVER CONTAMINATION WAS SUSPECTED AFTER INOCULATION, AS MORE THAN ONE PATIENT WAS ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) POSITIVE AND IDENTIFIED AS THE NOTED ORGANISM. THE USER DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY PATIENT TREATMENT CHANGE DUE TO THE PROVIDED RESULT. REPORT 5 OF 5.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19982748 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN MEDIUM, GRUFT, SLANTS A PATIENT RESULT WAS POSITIVE FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX (MTB). THE USER NOTED THAT CONTAMINATION WAS NOT SEEN ON THE SLANTS PRIOR TO USE, HOWEVER CONTAMINATION WAS SUSPECTED AFTER INOCULATION, AS MORE THAN ONE PATIENT WAS ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) POSITIVE AND IDENTIFIED AS THE NOTED ORGANISM. THE USER DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY PATIENT TREATMENT CHANGE DUE TO THE PROVIDED RESULT. REPORT 2 OF 5.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19982742 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN MEDIUM, GRUFT, SLANTS A PATIENT RESULT WAS POSITIVE FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX (MTB). THE USER NOTED THAT CONTAMINATION WAS NOT SEEN ON THE SLANTS PRIOR TO USE, HOWEVER CONTAMINATION WAS SUSPECTED AFTER INOCULATION, AS MORE THAN ONE PATIENT WAS ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) POSITIVE AND IDENTIFIED AS THE NOTED ORGANISM. THE USER DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY PATIENT TREATMENT CHANGE DUE TO THE PROVIDED RESULT. REPORT 1 OF 5.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19982582 ↗
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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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