PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.

Reported: December 21, 2016 Initiated: August 8, 2016 #Z-0745-2017

Product Description

BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.

Reason for Recall

BD has received multiple reports of units associated with the 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing whose lots are exhibiting separation of front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle.

Details

Units Affected
1,788,150 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution- US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Brazil.
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 1,788,150 units.
Why was this product recalled?
BD has received multiple reports of units associated with the 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing whose lots are exhibiting separation of front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0745-2017.