Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, Sterile, Rx only, 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm, 23G x 3/4" x 12", REF 367342.

Recall date

August 8, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2710-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

US and International

Why it was recalled

Becton Dickinson is recalling various lot numbers of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set because of reports that specific lots exhibit separation of fron and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle.

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 Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, Sterile, Rx only, 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm, 23G x 3/4" x 12", REF 367342.