FDA Devices recall · Reported September 20, 2017
BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needle stick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. Bulk Non Sterile configuration is intended for further manufacturing, processing or repac
Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.
Becton Dickinson & Company recalled BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlid… - a moderate-severity action.
BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlid… was recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company in September 20, 2017. Reason: Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3116-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Becton Dickinson & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 1.2M units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 20, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3116-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needle stick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. Bulk Non Sterile configuration is intended for further manufacturing, processing or repackaging
Reason for recall
Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3116-2017 |
| Date reported | September 20, 2017 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Firm location | Franklin Lakes, NJ |
| Affected scope | 1,249,200 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to: TX, PA, VA, CA, NY, IL, MI, NC, SC and KS. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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