BD BBL¿ CHROMAGAR¿ MRSA II / CHROMAGAR¿ SA
Received Mar 18, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2026
Report 9680577-2026-00013 · MDR key 24631017
Device
Generic name
Culture Media, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test, Excluding Mueller Hinton
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson GmbhCatalog number
257585
Lot number
5272533
Product problems
- False Positive Result
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING ONE (1) BD BBL CHROMAGAR MRSA II / CHROMAGAR SA, THERE WAS STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATES GROWTH ON THE MRSA SELECTIVE AGAR. THIS INDICATED A POSITIVE RESULT FOR MRSA, HOWEVER UPON CONFIRMATION TESTING, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE MSSA AND THE ORIGINAL TESTING WAS A FALSE POSITIVE RESULT. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 9.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED BUT HAS NOT YET BEGUN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.