The FDA announced on August 2, 2021, that CAREFUSION is recalling BD Gravity Burette Sets due to potential valve issues that could cause therapy delays. The agency issued recall number Z-2456-2021 for the Class II device.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: CAREFUSION
- Product: BD Gravity Burette Set 60 DROP 1.2 MF 2 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER V/NV, REF: 10037031
- Product: BD Gravity Burette Set 20 DROP 1.2 Micron Filter 2 SmartSite VALVES BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER V/NV, REF: 10037032
- Product: BD GRAVITY BURETTE SET 60 DROP 2 Smartsite VALVES BALL DRIP CHAMBER \VENTED/NONVENTED, REF: 82104E
- Product: BD ADD-ON BURETTE SET Smartsite VALVE, REF: 82113E
- Product: BD ADD-ON BURETTE SET Smartsite VALVE VENTED/NONVENTED, REF: 82114E
- Product: BD ADD-ON BURETTE SET Smartsite VALVE BALL VALVE DRIP CHAMBER VENTED/NONVENTED, REF: 82115E
- Lots: 20065590, 20065591, 20075066, 20105945, 20105946, 20105947, 20106408, 21015533, 21015552, 20106612, 20115540, 21046676, 20096121, 20115539, 21025938, 21025939, 21025940, 21025941, 21035175, 21035176, 20066404, 21035174, 20096120, 20106171, 20106172, 20106173, 20106174, 20106175
- Units affected: 77,802
The hazard
According to the FDA, needle-free connector valves in these products may have issues including difficulty to flush, flow issues, and partial or total occlusions. These defects could lead to therapy delay.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show CAREFUSION has two other recalls on record since June 9, 2021. On August 1, 2022, the company recalled BD MaxGuard Extension Sets due to expiration year mismatch risks. On June 9, 2021, CAREFUSION recalled MaxPlus bi fuse extension sets due to leakage risk in needleless connectors. Other recent recalls of similar products include B Braun Medical IV Set Recall: Backflow Risk in Gravity Pumps (October 29, 2025) and B Braun Medical IV Sets Recall: Backflow Risk in Gravity IV Systems (October 29, 2025).