The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1577-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

BD SafetyGlide Syringe Tray Recalled for Needle Mechanism Failure

Becton Dickinson is recalling 1,326,000 units of BD SafetyGlide Allergy syringe trays because the needle safety mechanism may disengage.

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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a mechanical failure of a safety mechanism on a medical device used for injection, which presents a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 1,326,000 units of the BD SafetyGlide Allergy Sterile Allergy Treatment Syringe Tray (REF 305950). The affected lots are 2132028 and 2159189. The device is used for the aspiration and injection of medications.

The recall was initiated due to an increase in complaints regarding the needle and safety mechanism disengaging from the syringe. This defect could potentially compromise the safety features of the device during use.

The product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Suriname. Users should stop using the affected syringe trays and contact Becton Dickinson & Company for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
BD SafetyGlide Allergy. REF 305950 Sterile Allergy Treatment Syringe Tray. The device is used for aspiration and injection of medications.
Affected units
1,326,000

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)

  • Catalog/Lot Number: REF#305950 Lot 2132028 and Lot 2159189

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.