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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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.
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Category
- Medical Device — Syringes
- 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.
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