BD needle-free connector valves recalled for flow obstruction risk
BD needle-free connector valves and extension sets may experience flow obstruction and flushing difficulties, potentially delaying medical therapy. No adverse events have been reported.
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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. Occlusions and flow obstruction in IV therapy connectors represent a risk-of-harm to therapy delivery. Per FDA rubric, such recalls without reported adverse events score as High (3).
Plain-English summary
BD (CareFusion) is recalling multiple models of needle-free connector valves and extension sets featuring SmartSite valves. Approximately 20.8 million units have been distributed worldwide and across the United States.
The recalled valves may experience difficulty flushing, flow issues, and partial or total occlusions. These conditions could delay therapy delivery. No patient injuries or adverse events have been reported.
Healthcare facilities and consumers using affected products should verify proper function. The FDA states that follow-up is not required if the device has already been used or was properly connected to the female luer of the connecting device. Detailed lot numbers are provided in FDA recall notice Z-2460-2021.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Extension Set SMALLBORE Tubing SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010511; BD SmartSite Extension Set Needle-Free Valve, REF: 10010912; BD EXTENSION SET SMALLBORE TUBING DETACHABLE SmartSite VALVE, REF: 10010983; BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DP 4 VersaSafe PORTS 3 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALV
- Manufacturer
- CAREFUSION
- Hazard
- flow-obstruction
- flushing-difficulty
- occlusion
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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