Becton Dickinson recalls 0.5mL insulin syringes due to potential nonsterile condition risking infection. Affected units include 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 certain insulin syringes because they may not be sterile, which could lead to infections. This is serious for people using insulin for diabetes management.
The syringes may not be sterile, which can expose users to harmful bacteria. This risk increases the chance of local infections at injection sites.
People with diabetes who use these insulin syringes are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Check for lot numbers 2010670 (expiring 2031581) or 2052365 (expiring 20270531) on the syringe packaging.
Look for lot numbers 2010670 or 2052365 on the syringe packaging.
The recall states these syringes may not be sterile, which could lead to infections. They are not safe to use as recalled.
Check the lot number on the syringe packaging. If it matches 2010670 or 2052365, contact Becton Dickinson for instructions.
The recalled syringes have specific expiration dates: 2031581 and 20270531.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1244-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1244-2023 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.
