Becton Dickinson recalls PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets with potential tubing cracks that could leak chemotherapy or blood, risking infection or blood loss. 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 PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets that may develop cracks in the tubing, which could leak chemotherapy or blood. This poses a risk of infection, blood loss, or other complications if the device breaks.
Cracks or breaks near the Luer or Y site of the tubing can cause leakage of chemotherapy drugs or blood. This leakage may lead to blood loss, catheter blockage, air embolism, interrupted treatment, or infection at the insertion site.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the PowerLoc MAX system for chemotherapy or blood transfusions are most at risk. Those with the specific catalog numbers or lot numbers listed in the recall are affected.
Check for the catalog numbers AN132075, AN142010, AN142010G, or AN142075 with the listed UDI codes. Also look for the specific lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Inspect the tubing near the Luer or Y site for cracks or breaks that could cause leakage.
If cracks or breaks are found, stop using the device immediately to prevent potential exposure to chemicals or blood.
The PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set AllPoints Port Access System with catalog numbers AN132075, AN142010, AN142010G, and AN142075.
Check for the catalog numbers listed (AN132075, AN142010, AN142010G, AN142075) and the specific lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Stop using the device immediately and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2660-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2660-2020 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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