Becton Dickinson recalls insulin syringes with nonsterile needles that may cause infections. Affected units have specific catalog and lot numbers. Consumers should check details and contact the company for remedies.
Nonsterile syringe potentially exposing the patient to pathogenic microorganisms and a risk of local infection.
Becton Dickinson is recalling insulin syringes that may not be sterile, posing a risk of infection. This affects people using insulin for diabetes who own the specific model with the listed catalog and lot numbers.
The syringes may not be sterile, which can expose patients to harmful microorganisms. This risk could lead to local infections at the injection site.
People using insulin for diabetes who own the specific BD Micro-Fine IV Needle syringes with catalog number 329461 and lot number 2031528 are affected. Those with diabetes who inject insulin are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 329461 and lot number 2031528 on the syringe packaging. The syringes are designed for insulin administration in diabetes treatment.
Look for catalog number 329461 and lot number 2031528 on the syringe packaging.
The recall states these syringes may not be sterile, posing a risk of infection. They are not safe for use without checking the recall details.
Check the catalog number and lot number on the syringe packaging. Contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
Look for catalog number 329461 and lot number 2031528 on the syringe packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1242-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1242-2023 from Becton Dickinson. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
