Recalled Becton Dickinson PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets with specific catalog numbers and lot numbers due to potential cracks near Luer sites that could cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, risking infection or blood loss.
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 Sets with specific catalog numbers and lot numbers because cracks near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, potentially leading to infection or blood loss. This is a serious risk for patients using these devices for medical treatments.
The tubing near the Luer or Y site can develop cracks or breaks, which may cause leaks of chemotherapy drugs or blood. This leakage could result in exposure to harmful substances, leading to potential blood loss, infection, or interrupted treatment.
Patients using the recalled PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets for chemotherapy or blood transfusions are most at risk. Healthcare providers who administer these treatments with the affected devices should also check their inventory.
Check for the catalog numbers listed in the recall: 0131910, 0131915, 0131975, 0132010, 0132015, 0132075, 0132210, 0132215, 0132275, 0141910, 0141915, 0141975, 0142010, 0142015, 0142075, 0142210, 0142215, 0142275. Also check the lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Inspect the tubing near the Luer or Y site for cracks or breaks that could cause leaks.
If cracks or breaks are present, stop using the device immediately to prevent leaks of chemotherapy or blood.
The recalled catalog numbers are 0131910, 0131915, 0131975, 0132010, 0132015, 0132075, 0132210, 0132215, 0132275, 0141910, 0141915, 0141975, 0142010, 0142015, 0142075, 0142210, 0142215, and 0142275.
The affected lot numbers include ASCXF007, ASCXF019, ASDRF074, and other specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
If the tubing cracks, it can cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, potentially leading to infection, blood loss, or interrupted treatment.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2670-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2670-2020 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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