BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide Non Sterile recalled over foreign material

Recall date

June 13, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be us…

Recall number

Z-3116-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

US Distribution to: TX, PA, VA, CA, NY, IL, MI, NC, SC and KS.

Why it was recalled

Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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