Becton Dickinson recalls 50-unit packs of BD Stimex Insulated Needles (22G x 2.13in) due to outdated instructions for medication use. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and expiration dates.
BD was advised by the European Notified Body, NSAI, that the instructions for use (IFU) needs to be updated to include the general contraindications
Becton Dickinson is recalling 50-unit packs of BD Stimex Insulated Needles (22G x 2.13in) because the instructions for use need updating to include safety contraindications. This recall is for medical use in anesthesia or analgesia. The issue does not involve immediate danger but requires correcting the instructions to prevent potential misuse.
The needles require updated instructions to include contraindications for safe medication administration. Without these updates, there is a risk of improper use, but the hazard does not involve immediate physical harm.
Healthcare professionals using BD Stimex Insulated Needles for anesthesia or analgesia are most at risk. The recall affects specific catalog numbers and expiration dates.
Check for catalog number 404204 on the needle packaging. The product is sold in 50-unit packs with expiration dates within the current timeframe.
Review the product's instructions for use to confirm if they include the necessary contraindications.
The instructions for use need updating to include general contraindications for safe medication administration.
Check the product's instructions for use to confirm if they include the necessary contraindications.
The recall is for updated instructions, not an immediate hazard. There is no risk of injury from the product itself.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0923-2021 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0923-2021 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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