Recall Z-1496-2026

Becton Dickinson & Company · initiated January 27, 2026

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.

Codes / lots: Catalog Number: 301029., UDI-DI: N/A. Lot Number: 5268614. Expiration Date: 08/31/2030.

Reason for recall

During the bulk packaging process, some Luer Slip syringes were incorrectly included in a batch designated for Luer Lok syringes.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Becton Dickinson notified consignees on about 01/27/2026 via emailed URGENT: Medical Device Recall (Correction) letter. Consignees were instructed to visually verify that the correct syringe is selected for the intended clinical application prior to use and that it forms a secure connection, destroy any luer slip syringes found in inventory, circulate the notification to all personnel who need to be aware or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred, and complete and return the provided Customer Response Form. Distributors and kit manufactures were instructed to identify all customers within their distribution network that purchased any affected product and provide a copy of the customer letter to all customers to advise them of this field action notification on BD s behalf. Becton Dickinson is investigating the root cause and will take corrective actions to prevent recurrence of the issue as well as will provide replacement for all discarded inventory.

Details

Recall number
Z-1496-2026
Initiated
January 27, 2026
Posted by FDA
March 6, 2026
Product code
FMF – Syringe, Piston
Quantity
204,000 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California and Texas.
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Official FDA recall record