Recalls / —
—#94201
Product
BD 30G1/2 PrecisionGlide Needle;Catalog/Lot Number: 305106. Needles are intended for use in aspiration and injection of medications.
- FDA product code
- GAA — Needle, Aspiration And Injection, Disposable
- Device class
- Class 1
- Medical specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Affected lot / code info
- Lot number 9057615
Why it was recalled
There have been reports of blocked/clogged needles for the 30 gauge PrecisionGlide Needles
Root cause (FDA determination)
Pending
Action the firm took
BD sent out Product Correction letters to all end users of the product on 8/24/10. Letters were mailed by BD via UPS second day air. The letter stated the issue and said that customers should assess the patency prior to injection. The letter also stated that a BD 30 gauge PrecisionGlide Needle from another lot can be used in place of a clogged needle. If customers require replacement needles or further assistance, they can contact BD at 1-888-237-2762. Finally, the letter states that BD has implemented corrective actions to reduce the potential for further recurrence of the blockage issue.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Address
- 1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1815
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2010-08-24
- Posted by FDA
- 2010-10-07
- Terminated
- 2011-08-25
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #94201. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.