CMS has issued a statement to healthcare providers regarding the ongoing BD BACTEC blood culture media shortage, which is expected to continue late into the year. CMS said it recognizes the effect the ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory on a shortage of plastic Becton Dickinson and Co. Bactec blood culture media bottles, made by a singular supplier. CDC ...

Medical device company Becton Dickinson (BD) may be nearing the end of a shortage of plastic bottles used to contain blood culture media, a company official said Tuesday. "Because of actions BD ...

CMS on Aug. 29 addressed frequently asked questions regarding the ongoing BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage. CMS reaffirmed its knowledge of the shortage and its recommendation that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The U.S. experiences a shortage of blood culture bottles in July 2024. Affected facilities here were fewer ...

There is a “critical shortage” of certain vials used to collect samples for blood cultures, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned health care providers on Tuesday.These tests help ...