BD BBL Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep BloodRecalls & 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
- 213
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of BD BBL Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 213 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 17, 2021 and Aug 20, 2025 — classified as 213 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (206 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 Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood problems
Device problems
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings206
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem5
- Contamination3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions213
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
BD BBL Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD BBL™ Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood 221263CULTURE MEDIA, ENRICHED210 reports
- BD BBL™ Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood 221165CULTURE MEDIA, ENRICHED3 reports
Recent BD BBL Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, 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 ↗
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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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