BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device. It consists of a Luer attached via a hub to a needle covered with a sleeve.

    Recall: Z-1423-05 · Initiated July 11, 2005

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1423-05
    Event Number
    32808
    Firm
    Becton Dickinson & Company
    FEI Number
    2243072
    Product Code
    JKA
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    July 11, 2005
    Posted
    August 30, 2005
    Terminated
    June 29, 2006
    Address
    1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

    Description

    BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device. It consists of a Luer attached via a hub to a needle covered with a sleeve.

    Reason

    Customer complaints state the needle had separated from the hub, resulting in blood exposure and/or dislocation of the needle.

    Action

    A customer communication was sent by first class mail on 7/26/05, advising all consignees of the problem. The letter asks each customer to immediately examine their inventory for affected lot numbers, return product from affected lots using enclosed label and packing slip, and to notify all of their affected customers to alert them to the situation.

    Distribution

    Worldwide

    Quantity

    641200 eaches