BD BBL CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood AgarRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 64
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of BD BBL CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 64 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 11, 2021 and Aug 9, 2025 — classified as 64 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination” (45 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BD BBL CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar problems
Device problems
- Contamination45
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem12
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings5
- Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent1
- Missing Information1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions64
- No Patient Involvement1
BD BBL CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD BBL™ CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar 221734CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL63 reports
- BD BBL™ CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar 221733CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL1 report
Recent BD BBL CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766390 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766389 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766387 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766386 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766385 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22766383 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748108 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748106 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748105 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748012 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748011 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748010 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748009 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748008 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Contamination; Contamination
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ CDC ANAEROBE 5% SHEEP BLOOD AGAR, MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748007 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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