The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0205-2022·Announced 2021-11-17

McKesson Safety Blood Collection Needles Recalled Over Safety Mechanism Activation Risk

Nationwide recall of McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Blood Collection Needles (22G 1 1/4 inch) due to potential difficulty activating the safety mechanism. The protective feature may fail to engage properly during use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported injuries or hospitalizations. The potential safety mechanism defect presents a risk-of-harm scenario where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd. is recalling McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Blood Collection Needles, 22G 1 1/4 inch (Manufacturer Reference Number 16-NBC22GS), due to the potential for difficulty in safety mechanism activation.

The affected product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States. The recall involves the following lot numbers and expiration dates: CKDI11-01 (10/01/2024), CKDI11-02 (10/02/2024), CKDI12-01 (11/01/2024), CKDJ01-01 (12/01/2024), CKDJ03-01 (02/01/2025), CKDJ05-01 (04/01/2025), CKDJ05-03 (04/03/2025), CKDJ06-01 (05/01/2025), and CKDJ12-01 (11/01/2025).

Healthcare providers and medical facilities using these blood collection needles should verify lot numbers against this recall list. Facilities with affected lots should consider discontinuing use and consulting with the manufacturer or FDA regarding alternative products.

The recalled product

Product
McKesson PREVENT HT Safety Blood Collection Needles, 22G 1 1/4 inch, MFR # 16-NBC22GS
Manufacturer
Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Category
Medical Device — Blood Collection / Phlebotomy
Hazard
  • needle-safety-mechanism-defect
  • occupational-injury-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (9)

  • Lot numbers / Expiration Date: CKDI11-01 / Exp. Date 2024-10-01
  • CKDI11-02 / Exp. Date 2024-10-02
  • CKDI12-01 / Exp. Date 2024-11-01
  • CKDJ01-01 / Exp. Date 2024-12-01
  • CKDJ03-01 / Exp. Date 2025-02-01
  • CKDJ05-01 / Exp. Date 2025-04-01
  • CKDJ05-03 / Exp. Date 2025-04-03
  • CKDJ06-01 / Exp. Date 2025-05-01
  • CKDJ12-01 / Exp. Date 2025-11-01.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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