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Health product recall

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
Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES