FDA Recall Terminated

BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set with Preattached Holder. Color green. 21 Gauge. Translucent, integrated protective shield that provides one-handed activation immediately after use, 0.75 in needle length, 12 in tubing, Luer adapter and holder, wings, sterile.

Recall: Z-0777-2007 · Initiated March 20, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0777-2007
Event Number
37710
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
FEI Number
2243072
Product Code
JKA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 20, 2007
Posted
May 10, 2007
Terminated
July 25, 2007
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

Description

BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set with Preattached Holder. Color green. 21 Gauge. Translucent, integrated protective shield that provides one-handed activation immediately after use, 0.75 in needle length, 12 in tubing, Luer adapter and holder, wings, sterile.

Reason

The BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set with Preattached Holder has a problem where the non-patient needle (in the holder) may become separated from the hub and remain the stopper of an evacuated blood collection tube.

Action

Recall letters were sent to customers on 3/11/2007 via a third party, West Inc., Appleton, WI who will coordinate the mailing to all consignees.

Distribution

Nationwide and Canada.

Quantity

147,200 units