Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0183-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Report date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | May 25, 2017 |
| Quantity | 7,839,340 units |
| Location | Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States |
Official product description
BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine(TM) needle ¿ mL 12.7mm 30G, Catalog/REF 328466 BD Insulin Syringes are intended for the subcutaneous injection of insulin
Why the product was recalled
Product mislabel. Lot 6291768 of the BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 12.7mm 30G, Cat (Ref) 328466, was found to have some polybags in the lot incorrectly labeled as BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 8mm 31G, Cat (Ref) 328468. The shelf carton and case carton are correctly labeled as BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 12.7mm 30G.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, ME, MI, NC, ND, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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