FDA Recall Terminated

BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx Only Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA. Used to perform heel sticks for the purpose of collecting skin puncture blood.

Recall: Z-2192-2013 · Initiated July 10, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2192-2013
Event Number
66031
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
FEI Number
2243072
Product Code
FMK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
July 10, 2013
Posted
September 11, 2013
Terminated
March 19, 2014
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

Description

BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx Only Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA. Used to perform heel sticks for the purpose of collecting skin puncture blood.

Reason

The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp.

Action

BD notified their customers and distributors by phone, e-mail, and/or letter/notice of return/ customer packing list on 7/10/2013.

Distribution

Distributed in the states of CT, KY, IL, NY, PA, TX, and VA and the country of Canada.

Quantity

US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units