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
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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