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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 11, 2015

BD 10 mL Syringe BD Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Plastic Cannula, Not for Skin Injection ; Catalog #303348, BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40 mm), not for skin injection; Catalog #305064 BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD Precision Glide Needle 20G x 1 (0.9mm x 25mm); Catalog #305064 Product Usage: 1) BD Blunt Plastic Cannula is used to penetrate pre-slit septums covering injection sites, as well as vials designed for penetration with needles

The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe.

Recall #
Z-1055-2015
Affected scope
564,000 units
Initiated
December 19, 2014
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Becton Dickinson & Company recalled BD 10 mL Syringe BD Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Plastic Cannula, Not for Skin Injection ; Cat… - a moderate-severity action.

BD 10 mL Syringe BD Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Plastic Cannula, Not for Skin Injection ; Cat… was recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company in February 11, 2015. Reason: The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1055-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Becton Dickinson & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe..

Moderate
severity level
564K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 11, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1055-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1055-2015) was formally reported on February 11, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Becton Dickinson & Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Franklin Lakes, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 564,000 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

564,000 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

BD 10 mL Syringe BD Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Plastic Cannula, Not for Skin Injection ; Catalog #303348, BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40 mm), not for skin injection; Catalog #305064 BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD Precision Glide Needle 20G x 1 (0.9mm x 25mm); Catalog #305064 Product Usage: 1) BD Blunt Plastic Cannula is used to penetrate pre-slit septums covering injection sites, as well as vials designed for penetration with needless IV access cannula. 2) The blunt steel canula will be targeted for exiting applications of pointer cannula, where blunt steel cannula would provide increased safety. Such existing applications include: -Accessing pre-slit/pre-pierced IV septum ports -Providing for fluid transfer -Can be used as tubing adapter 3) The BD single use Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by healthcare professional for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection.

Reason for recall

The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1055-2015
Date reported February 11, 2015
Date initiated December 19, 2014
Recalling firm Becton Dickinson & Company
Firm location Franklin Lakes, NJ
Affected scope 564,000 units
Distribution US Nationwide Distribution

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

564,000 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1055-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD 10 mL Syringe BD Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Plastic Cannula, Not for Skin Injection ; Catalog #303348, BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1 1/2 (1.2mm x 40 mm), not for skin injection; Catalog #305064 BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD Precision Glide Needle 20G x 1 (0.9mm x 25mm); Catalog #305064 Product Usage: 1) BD Blunt Plastic Cannula is used to penetrate pre-slit septums covering injection sites, as well as vials designed for penetration with needless IV access cannula. 2) The blunt steel canula will be targeted for exiting applications of pointer cannula, where blunt steel cannula would provide increased safety. Such existing applications include: -Accessing pre-slit/pre-pierced IV septum ports -Providing for fluid transfer -Can be used as tubing adapter 3) The BD single use Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by healthcare professional for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 564,000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 11, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1055-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1055-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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