BD SafetyGlide Syringes Recalled for Incorrectly Printed Scale Markings
Becton Dickinson is recalling 3mL SafetyGlide syringes because the printed scale markings are skewed, missing, or partially printed.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the defect involves incorrect printing of scale markings which could lead to dosing errors, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 125,200 units of BD SafetyGlide 3mL 25G x 1 3mL SafetyGlide syringes, 50 units in pack. The affected products have catalog number 305924, lot number 8289599, and UDI number 30382903059240.
The recall was initiated because the printed scale markings on the syringes are printed incorrectly. The scale is skewed to different degrees, resulting in missing and/or partially printed scale numbers and scale lines.
The affected syringes were distributed in the US and Canada. Users should stop using the affected syringes and contact Becton Dickinson & Company for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD SafetyGlideTM 3ml 25G x 1 3mL SafetyGlide syringes, 50 units in pack
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Category
- Medical Device — Syringes
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 125,200
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 #: 305924 Lot #: 8289599 UDI #: 30382903059240
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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