The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0745-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set Recall for Barrel Separation

Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets because the front and rear barrels may separate when the safety feature is activated.

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: The recall involves a medical device with a mechanical defect that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 1,788,150 units of the BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing (Catalog # 367342). The product is intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.

The recall was initiated after BD received multiple reports that units from specific lots exhibit separation of the front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle. The affected lots are identified by the following codes: 5355531, 5355533, 5356681, 5356682, 6006629, 6006630, 6006631, 6006633, 6006634, and 6006650.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada, Belgium, and Brazil. Users should check their inventory for the affected lot codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots.

The recalled product

Product
BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.
Affected units
1,788,150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.