Becton Dickinson recalls SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kits with potential tubing cracks near Luer/Y sites, which could cause leaks of blood or chemotherapy. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and 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 Set Port Access Kits that may develop cracks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site. These cracks could lead to leaks of blood or chemotherapy, causing infection or other complications. Users should check if their kit matches the listed catalog numbers or lot numbers.
Tubing cracks near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of blood or chemotherapy. This leakage may result in exposure to harmful substances, leading to infections, blood loss, or interrupted treatments.
Healthcare professionals and patients using chemotherapy treatments who own the recalled SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kits with specific catalog numbers or lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with the affected kits are at risk of leaks and potential infection.
Check if your SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kit has catalog numbers PA-0029 through PA-0038 (with YN suffixes) or the listed lot numbers. The recall includes specific UDI codes and lot numbers provided in the record.
Verify if your SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kit has catalog numbers PA-0029 through PA-0038 (with YN suffixes) or the listed lot numbers.
The tubing near the Luer or Y site may crack, causing leaks of blood or chemotherapy, which could lead to infections or treatment interruptions.
Check for catalog numbers PA-0029 through PA-0038 (with YN suffixes) or the listed lot numbers in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so 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-2666-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2666-2020 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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