FDA Recall Terminated

BD 1 ml Integra TB Syringe with Retracting Precision Glide Needle; 1 ml 27 g 1/2 (0.4mm x 13 mm); Sterile; REF # 305298 BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Made in USA Syringes for use in aspiration and injection of medications.

Recall: Z-0619-2009 · Initiated November 24, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0619-2009
Event Number
50235
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
FEI Number
2243072
Product Code
MEG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
November 24, 2008
Posted
January 13, 2009
Terminated
March 27, 2009
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

Description

BD 1 ml Integra TB Syringe with Retracting Precision Glide Needle; 1 ml 27 g 1/2 (0.4mm x 13 mm); Sterile; REF # 305298 BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Made in USA Syringes for use in aspiration and injection of medications.

Reason

Expiry date on the shelf carton is incorrect. It reads 2013-13, it should read 2013-03.

Action

Recall letters were sent on November 24, 2008 to all direct customers and potential end users of the product by UPS second day air. BD requests that inventory be examined and affected product be quarantined and returned as per recall letter instructions. Questions should be directed to BD customer service at 888-237-2762, M-F 8.OO AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Distribution

GA, KS, OH, MO, FL, PA, KY and NY.

Quantity

334,400 units