Becton Dickinson Recalls SafetyGlide Needles Due to Foreign Matter
Becton Dickinson is recalling 1,249,200 units of BD SafetyGlide needles because they contain loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specifications.
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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a manufacturing defect (foreign matter) without reported injuries or illnesses in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 1,249,200 units of BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701. The recall is due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.
The affected products are distributed in Texas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kansas. The specific lot numbers involved are 6211579, 6271695, 6154760, 6154765, and 5268868.
The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, and injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The device features a needle stick prevention mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. The Bulk Non Sterile configuration is intended for further manufacturing, processing, or repackaging.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings…
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Category
- Medical Device — Needles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,249,200
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 (4)
- Lot Numbers: 6211579
- 6271695
- 6154760
- 6154765 & 5268868
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