Becton Dickinson recalls 1mL insulin syringes (31G) due to potential nonsterile condition causing infections. Affected lots from 2045201 to 2073801 with expiration dates up to May 2027.
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 infection risk during injections. This affects people using insulin for diabetes who own the specific lot numbers listed.
The syringes may not be sterile, which can introduce harmful bacteria during insulin injections. This could lead to infections at the injection site, especially if the syringe is reused or not properly cleaned.
People using insulin for diabetes who own the recalled syringes (lot numbers 2045201 or 2073801) are most at risk. Others are unlikely to be affected.
Check for lot numbers 2045201 or 2073801 on the syringe packaging. The syringes are 1mL, 6mm, 31G insulin syringes with expiration dates up to May 2027.
Look for lot numbers 2045201 or 2073801 on the syringe packaging.
The recall states they may not be sterile, so they could cause infections. Use only the syringes with the listed lot numbers if you have them.
Check the lot number on the syringe packaging. If it matches 2045201 or 2073801, contact Becton Dickinson for instructions.
The syringes are 1mL, 6mm, 31G insulin syringes with lot numbers 2045201 or 2073801 and expiration dates up to May 2027.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1241-2023 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1241-2023 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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