Recall Z-1577-2013

Becton Dickinson & Company · initiated May 1, 2013

Class II Terminated

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

Product

BD SafetyGlide Allergy. REF 305950 Sterile Allergy Treatment Syringe Tray. The device is used for aspiration and injection of medications.

Codes / lots: Catalog/Lot Number: REF#305950 Lot 2132028 and Lot 2159189

Reason for recall

There has been an increase in complaints regarding the needle/safety mechanism disengaging from the syringe.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Direct consignees were contacted by phone and email on 05/01/2013 and instructed to return the affected product. End users were mailed "Urgent: Product Recall" letters/Response Forms dated 05/01/2013. The notice advises customers of the product issue, identifies affected product and provides instructions on how to handle affected product.

Details

Recall number
Z-1577-2013
Initiated
May 1, 2013
Posted by FDA
June 21, 2013
Terminated
September 25, 2013
Product code
MEG – Syringe, Antistick
Quantity
1,326,000 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including US Nationwide and the countries of Canada and Suriname.
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Official FDA recall record