BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epidural needle with the purpose of finding the epidural space.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2274-2013) was formally reported on October 2, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 23, 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 1,335,885 units, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resista… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including FL, VA, TX, NY, IL, AZ, MI, RI, NJ, SC, MO, TN, CA, MN, UT, GA, NE, OH, MD, PA, MT and internationally to Brazil, Australia, Canada, and Puerto Rico... 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.