Becton Dickinson recalls BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube (Catalog No. 394602) due to potential leakage that could delay treatment, cause contamination, or lead to under-dosing. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
May have the potential for leakage at the housing component of the stopcock, may result in delay or interruption in treatment, exposure to infusate and biohazardous material, under dosing/under infusion, contamination and/or air ingress.
Becton Dickinson is recalling a specific type of stopcock used in medical devices because it may leak, causing treatment delays, under-dosing, or exposure to harmful materials. This could affect patients receiving medical infusions.
The stopcock may leak at its housing component, which can interrupt treatment flow. This might lead to under-dosing of medication, exposure to infusate, or contamination with biohazardous materials.
Healthcare professionals using the BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube for medical infusions are most at risk. Patients receiving treatments with this stopcock could face delays or contamination.
Check for the catalog number 394602 (OUS) on the stopcock. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
Look for the catalog number 394602 (OUS) and associated lot numbers or expiration dates on the stopcock.
The stopcock may leak, potentially causing treatment delays, under-dosing, or exposure to harmful materials, but it is not immediately dangerous to users.
Check for the catalog number 394602 (OUS) and specific lot numbers or expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1434-2022 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1434-2022 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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