Becton Dickinson recalls BD Connecta Stopcock with OFF Directed Tap Without Extension Tube (Catalog No. 394910) due to potential leakage causing treatment delays, exposure to biohazardous materials, and under-dosing risks. Affected units sold in the US from 2024.
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 BD Connecta Stopcock with OFF Directed Tap Without Extension Tube (Catalog No. 394910) because it may leak, causing treatment delays, exposure to biohazardous materials, and under-dosing. This affects medical devices used for administering fluids in healthcare settings.
The stopcock may leak at the housing component, leading to treatment interruptions, exposure to infusate and biohazardous materials, under-dosing of medications, or air entering the system. This can cause delays in critical medical treatments and potential contamination.
Healthcare professionals and patients using this stopcock for medical treatments in the US. Those with the specific catalog number and lot dates listed are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 394910 (US) on the stopcock packaging. Affected units were sold in the US with specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice (e.g., 1154844 exp 5/31/2024).
Inspect the stopcock for signs of leakage at the housing component, which may cause treatment delays or exposure to biohazardous materials.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on whether your stopcock is affected and if a remedy is available.
The recall states it may leak, causing treatment delays, exposure to biohazardous materials, and under-dosing risks. It is not safe to use without checking if it's affected.
Check the catalog number and lot dates listed in the recall notice. Contact Becton Dickinson for specific guidance on whether your stopcock is affected.
Look for the catalog number 394910 (US) on the packaging and check the lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice (e.g., 1154844 exp 5/31/2024).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1431-2022 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1431-2022 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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