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BD Kiestra" ReadA; Catalog No.: 446948.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 6, 2026 BD KIESTRA LAB AUTOMATION Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog No.: 446948; UDI-DI: 00382904469481; Serial Numbers: All;
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
BD KIESTRA LAB AUTOMATION
Reason for Recall:
In certain situations, following a system reboot, one or more modules may have become unreachable via the remote connectivity interface. When this occurred, there was potential for delays in plate retrieval from the incubator while connectivity was restored. This issue was intermittent and did not affect test results, performance of the assay, or sample integrity.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

BD Kiestra" ReadA; Catalog No.: 446948.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog No.: 446948; UDI-DI: 00382904469481; Serial Numbers: All;

Distribution:

Distributed in: KS, MD, MN, NJ, TX, VA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1658-2026