BD 10mL Syringes Recalled for Insufficient Sterilization Irradiation
Becton Dickinson is recalling 547,600 units of BD 10mL Syringes because several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation required to meet Sterility Assurance Level standards.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the failure to meet Sterility Assurance Level standards for a medical device used for injection presents a significant risk of infection or serious injury.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 547,600 units of BD 10mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip (Catalog number 301997). These single-use hypodermic syringes are intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration and injection.
The recall was initiated because BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required. The affected lots were distributed nationwide and include specific lot codes and expiration dates ranging from February 2021 to July 2021.
Health care professionals should stop using the affected syringes and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions. Consumers are advised to check their medical records or consult their health care provider if they have used these specific products.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD 10mL Syringe Luer-Lok Tip Catalog number 301997 The BD Single Use, Hypodermic Syringe is intended for use by health care professionals for general purpose fluid aspiration/injection
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Category
- Medical Device — Syringes
- Affected units
- 547,600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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