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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 18, 2013

BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx Only Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA. Used to perform heel sticks for the purpose of collecting skin puncture blood.

The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp.

Recall #
Z-2192-2013
Affected scope
US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units
Initiated
July 10, 2013
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Becton Dickinson & Company recalled BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx… - a moderate-severity action.

BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx… was recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company in September 18, 2013. Reason: The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2192-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Becton Dickinson & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 18, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2192-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2192-2013) was formally reported on September 18, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 10, 2013. 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 US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in the states of CT, KY, IL, NY, PA, TX, and VA and the country of Canada.. 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 its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx Only Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA. Used to perform heel sticks for the purpose of collecting skin puncture blood.

Reason for recall

The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp.

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-2192-2013
Date reported September 18, 2013
Date initiated July 10, 2013
Recalling firm Becton Dickinson & Company
Firm location Franklin Lakes, NJ
Affected scope US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units
Distribution Distributed in the states of CT, KY, IL, NY, PA, TX, and VA and the country of Canada.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Microtainer Quikheel Lancet 1.0 mm incision Depth 2.5 mm Incision Length REF 368101 Rx Only Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA. Used to perform heel sticks for the purpose of collecting skin puncture blood.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: US - 39,800 units ; Canada - 18,400 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The Lancet will not retract after activation thus creating a potential for exposure to a used sharp.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2192-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in the states of CT, KY, IL, NY, PA, TX, and VA and the country of Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2192-2013) 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 September 18, 2013. 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.