Becton Dickinson recalls SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with specific catalog numbers due to potential tubing cracks causing chemical exposure and infection risks. Affected units include certain lot numbers and model variants.
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 specific catalog numbers because cracks in the tubing near the injection site can cause leaks of chemicals or biohazard materials. This poses a risk of infection, blood loss, or other complications if the device breaks.
The tubing can develop cracks or breaks near the injection site, leading to leaks of chemotherapy or blood. This leakage may cause blood loss, blockages, air embolisms, interrupted medication delivery, or infections at the injection site.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these needle sets for medical treatments are most at risk. The recall affects specific catalog numbers and lot numbers sold in the U.S.
Check for catalog numbers LH-0029YN through LH-0040YN (with specific UDI codes) or lot numbers listed in the recall notice. These products were sold with the mentioned catalog numbers and lot numbers.
Inspect the tubing near the Luer or Y site for cracks or breaks.
If cracks are found, stop using the device immediately to prevent leaks and exposure.
Catalog numbers LH-0029YN through LH-0040YN with specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice.
Lot numbers starting with ASDQF, ASDRF, ASEPF, ASEQF, ASCYF, ASCZF, ASDNF, and others as listed in the recall notice.
Check the catalog number on the product and compare it to the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2669-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2669-2020 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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