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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 15, 2016

Henry Schein Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock, 10 mL, Intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection

BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock are being recalled due to possible adulter…

Recall #
Z-1937-2016
Affected scope
811,200 units
Initiated
March 25, 2016
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Becton Dickinson & Company recalled Henry Schein Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock, 10 mL, Intended for use by health care profess… - a moderate-severity action.

Henry Schein Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock, 10 mL, Intended for use by health care profess… was recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company in June 15, 2016. Reason: BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL S…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1937-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Becton Dickinson & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL S….

Moderate
severity level
811K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 15, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1937-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1937-2016) was formally reported on June 15, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 25, 2016. 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 811,200 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock are being recalled due to possible adulteration and non-conforming manufacturing p… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution to NY only. 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

811,200 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Henry Schein Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock, 10 mL, Intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection

Reason for recall

BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock are being recalled due to possible adulteration and non-conforming manufacturing practices.

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-1937-2016
Date reported June 15, 2016
Date initiated March 25, 2016
Recalling firm Becton Dickinson & Company
Firm location Franklin Lakes, NJ
Affected scope 811,200 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution to NY only

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

Scale of Impact

811,200 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

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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?
Henry Schein Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock, 10 mL, Intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 811,200 units.
Why was this product recalled?
BD 10 mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip with BD PrecisionGlide Needle 21G x 1 (0.8 mm x 25 mm) and Henry Schein 10 mL Single Use Syringe Luer-Lock are being recalled due to possible adulteration and non-conforming manufacturing practices.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1937-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution to NY only.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1937-2016) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported June 15, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.