Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle Catalog #305917 The SafetyGlide " needle is intended to be used for general purpose i

Recalled July 26, 2017 · FDA recall Z-2748-2017 · Becton Dickinson &

Hazard

BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required. · FDA Class II

Units

29,500 units

Sold at

Nationwide Distribution

Description

BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.

Product

BD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle Catalog #305917 The SafetyGlide " 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 external to the patient. The needlestick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. In the activated position the needle cover guards against accidental needle sticks during normal handling and disposal of the used needle/syringe combination

Manufacturer(s)

Becton Dickinson & Company

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →