Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Q-Syte Luer Access Split Septum, 0.16 ml, Sterile, Rx only, Catalog REF #385100, Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Infu…

Recall date

February 19, 2015

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1317-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

Distributed to the states of CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, ND, NY, OH and PA.

Why it was recalled

Becton Dickinson received an elevated number of complaints for blood or infusate/medication leakage due to tearing of the silicone septum.

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 Q-Syte Luer Access Split Septum, 0.16 ml, Sterile, Rx only, Catalog REF #385100, Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. An accessory to an intravascular administration set that permits injection, gravity flow or withdrawal of fluids.