Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0588-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Report date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Quantity | 1,430,000 |
| Location | Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States |
Official product description
BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampoules and parts of the body below the surface of the skin.
Why the product was recalled
BD has confirmed the presence of blood on the cannulas of the BD PrecisionGlide needles 30G X 1/2" Lot No. 9128897. The possibility of infection may be present if the blood is not noticed prior to use by the clinician.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, KY, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, SC, TN, VA and the countries of Canada, China, Singapore.
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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