FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#35785

Product

ReliOn Insulin Syringe 0.5cc 30 Gauge 5/16 inch (8mm) Needle (U-100 Insulin). NDC 81306-0515-23.

FDA product code
FMFSyringe, Piston
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K955235
Affected lot / code info
Batch # 4083690

Why it was recalled

Syringes labeled as 5/16 inch product (30 ga) actually contained the 1/2 inch product (28 ga).

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

BD has sent letters to the distributor McKesson Inc and the retailer Wal-Mart Inc.

Recalling firm

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1815

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The syringes were sent to McKesson Corp, 120 Senlac Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006 who then sold them to Wal-Mart Corp, 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716. There are no other customers.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-10-22
Posted by FDA
2005-03-03
Terminated
2006-04-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #35785. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.