Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1397-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Quantity | 40,734 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, United States |
Official product description
Intraosseous needle and driver. Catalog/Device Name: D015151NK/BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 15mm x 15Ga, D015151MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle Kit 15mm x 15Ga, D015251NK/ BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 25mm x 15Ga, D015251MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle Kit 25mm x 15Ga, D015351NK/ BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 35mm x 15Ga, D015351MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle Kit 35mm x 15Ga, D015451NK/ BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 45mm x 15Ga, D015451MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle Kit 45mm x 15Ga, D015551NK/ BD Needle Kit for Powered Driver 55mm x 15Ga, D015551MK/ BD Manual Driver Needle Kit 55mm x 15G, D001001/ BD Intraosseous Powered Driver (drill)
Why the product was recalled
BD Intraosseous Needle Kits may exhibit: 1) Increased force required to remove the stylet from intraosseous needle during placement may cause removal of the entire needle assembly and loss of intraosseous access; 2) Stylet safety mechanism may not engage as the stylet is removed; 3) Metal discs in the powered driver may stick rendering the driver unusable.
Distribution information
Distribution US nationwide and Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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