Becton Dickinson Recalls 13 Fr Trialysis Catheters Due to Packaging Error
Becton Dickinson is recalling 75 units of 13 Fr Trialysis Catheters because a portion of the lot was incorrectly packaged with a 12.5cm catheter instead of a 15cm catheter.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a packaging error (wrong length) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 75 units of the 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter with Alphacurve (Catalog No. 5653150, UDI: 00801741066023). The recall is due to a packaging error where a portion of the lot was incorrectly packaged with a 12.5cm catheter instead of the intended 15cm catheter.
The affected products were distributed to healthcare facilities in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall number is Z-0285-2020.
Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected catheters and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter with Alphacurve. Catalog No. 5653150. UDI: 00801741066023 Power-Trialysis Short-Term Alphacurve Dialysis Catheter with a third internal umen for IV therapy, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring.
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 75
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 (1)
- REDR0440
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