Becton Dickinson recalls SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with Catalog CPA00040 due to potential tubing cracks causing chemical exposure and infection risks. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
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 SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing that may develop cracks in the tubing. This can lead to leaks of chemotherapy or blood, causing infections or other complications.
Cracks near the Luer or Y site in the tubing can cause leaks of chemotherapy drugs or blood. This may lead to infections, blood loss, or interrupted treatments if not addressed.
Healthcare professionals using the SafeStep Huber Needle Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing are most at risk. Patients receiving treatments through this device could also be affected.
Check for the catalog number CPA00040 with lot numbers REEN0219, REEP1376, or REEP3657. The product includes a GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing.
Inspect the tubing for cracks or breaks near the Luer or Y site.
The catalog number is CPA00040 (UDI 00801741143892).
Affected lot numbers are REEN0219, REEP1376, and REEP3657.
Cracks can cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, leading to infections, blood loss, or interrupted treatments.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2667-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2667-2020 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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