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BD VACUTAINER PUSH BUTTON BLOOD COLLECTION SET (2016-08-11)
- Starting date:
- August 11, 2016
- Posting date:
- August 26, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-59980
Affected Products
BD VACUTAINER PUSH BUTTON BLOOD COLLECTION SET
Reason
BD has received multiple reports of units associated with the affected lots exhibiting separation of front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle. Barrel separation can result in an exposed needle, which may lead to accidental needle sticks or leakage of blood, which may result in exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Affected products
BD VACUTAINER PUSH BUTTON BLOOD COLLECTION SET
Lot or serial number
- 5355531
- 5355533
- 5356682
Model or catalog number
367342
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES