Becton Dickinson recalls PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kits with specific catalog numbers and lot numbers due to potential tubing cracks causing chemical exposure or infection risks.
Potential development of cracks or breaks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site of the device. Devices that have developed breaks or cracks can cause leakage resulting in exposure to chemicals such a chemotherapeutics or biohazard material (e.g., blood). A crack or break could result in potential blood loss, catheter occlusion, air embolism, under or interrupted infusion, or site contamination which could lead to infection.
Becton Dickinson is recalling PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kits that may develop cracks or breaks in the tubing. This can lead to leakage of chemotherapy or blood, causing infections or other serious complications.
Tubing cracks near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of chemotherapy drugs or blood. This leakage may lead to infections, blood loss, or interrupted treatments if not addressed promptly.
Healthcare professionals and patients using chemotherapy treatments who own the recalled PowerLoc MAX kits are most at risk. Those with existing medical devices or frequent infusions are particularly vulnerable.
Check for catalog numbers 2131910, 2131915, 2131975, 2132010, 2132015, 2132075, 2132210, 2132275, 2141910, 2141915, 2141975, 2142010, 2142015, 2142075, 2142210, 2142215, 2142275 or lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review the catalog numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your PowerLoc MAX kit is affected.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson directly for assistance with the recall process or to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall includes PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Port Access Kits with catalog numbers 2131910, 2131915, 2131975, 2132010, 2132015, 2132075, 2132210, 2132275, 2141910, 2141915, 2141975, 2142010, 2142015, 2142075, 2142210, 2142215, and 2142275.
The recall notice does not specify how to visually identify cracks; check the catalog numbers or lot numbers listed to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall does not provide a specific remedy; contact Becton Dickinson directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2662-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2662-2020 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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