BD BBL Enriched Thioglycollate MediumRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 4 models of BD BBL Enriched Thioglycollate Medium by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 182 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 3, 2019 and Jan 5, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 178 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (144 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

Most reported BD BBL Enriched Thioglycollate Medium problems

BD BBL Enriched Thioglycollate Medium models

4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• BD BBL™ Enriched Thioglycollate Medium 221788

  CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL
  160 reports
• BD BBL™ Enriched Thioglycollate Medium 221742

  CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL
  18 reports
• BD BBL™ Enriched Thioglycollate Medium 221787

  CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL
  3 reports
• BD BBL™ Enriched Thioglycollate Medium 297292

  CULTURE MEDIA, NON-SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL
  1 report

Recent BD BBL Enriched Thioglycollate Medium adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ ENRICHED THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, UNEXPECTED GROWTHS OF CANDIDA PAAPSILOSIS WAS OBSERVED. CUSTOMER DID NOT PROVIDE THE BATCH NUMBER THAT WAS USED IN PATIENT TESTING OR NUMBER OF SAMPLES SHOWING DEFECT. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23956676 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 29, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WAS A FALSE RESULT DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22922346 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH, A TUBE WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22901731 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH, A TUBE WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22901689 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH, A TUBE WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22901688 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 26, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH, A TUBE WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22894417 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WERE FALSE RESULTS DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22885042 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Contamination; Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THE MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22884988 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WERE FALSE RESULTS DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22884975 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Contamination; Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THE MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22884954 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Contamination; Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THE MEDIA WAS CONTAMINATED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22884930 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WAS A FALSE RESULT DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22784350 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WAS A FALSE RESULT DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22784347 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WAS A FALSE RESULT DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22784341 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD BBL¿ THIOGLYCOLLATE MEDIUM, ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN K1 AND HEMIN, THERE WAS A FALSE RESULT DUE TO CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22784340 ↗

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