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Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is us
Recalled October 2, 2013 · FDA recall Z-2274-2013 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space. · FDA Class II
Units
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Description
BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space.
Product
BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epidural needle with the purpose of finding the epidural space.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Company
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →