Becton Dickinson recalls BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes (0.5mL, 6mm, 31G) due to potential nonsterile condition that could cause infections. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
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, increasing the risk of infection for people using them to inject insulin. This is serious because infections can lead to complications in diabetes management.
The syringes may not be sterile, which can expose users to harmful bacteria or other pathogens. This increases the risk of local infections at the injection site, potentially causing complications for people managing diabetes.
People with diabetes who use these insulin syringes are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the syringes.
Check for the lot number 2164338 and expiration date 20270831 on the syringe packaging. The syringes are labeled as BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes (0.5mL, 6mm, 31G).
Look for the lot number 2164338 and expiration date 20270831 on the syringe packaging.
The recall indicates a potential risk of infection due to nonsterile condition, so they should not be used until the remedy is applied.
Check the lot number and expiration date on the packaging. If it matches the affected units, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recalled syringes have lot number 2164338 and expiration date 20270831. Check the packaging for these details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1237-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1237-2023 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.
