The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1440-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

Becton Dickinson Recalls Eclipse Hypodermic Needles Due to Safety Complaints

Becton Dickinson is issuing a Product Advisory for Eclipse Hypodermic Needles due to safety complaints regarding disengagement and needlestick injuries.

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 reported needlestick injuries, which constitutes a risk of harm where injury has been reported but no fatalities or FDA Class I classification is present.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Company is initiating a Product Advisory for the Eclipse Hypodermic Needle. This action is being taken in response to safety complaints that cover needle disengagement and needlestick injuries.

The recall involves 263 mm units of the Eclipse Hypodermic Needle. The distribution pattern for these units is listed as US Nationwide.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers beyond the initiation of the Product Advisory. No specific dates, lot numbers, or additional distribution details are provided in the available text.

The recalled product

Product
Eclipse Hypodermic Needle
Affected units
263

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)

  • N/A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.