Becton Dickinson recalls SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with potential tubing cracks that could leak chemotherapy or blood. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and lot numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent exposure risks.
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 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.
The tubing near the Luer or Y site can crack or break, leading to leaks of chemotherapy drugs or blood. This leakage could cause blood loss, catheter blockage, air embolism, interrupted medication delivery, or infections at the injection site.
Healthcare professionals using these needle sets for patient access, particularly those in hospitals or clinics. Patients receiving chemotherapy or blood transfusions are at risk if the device cracks.
Check for catalog numbers AN152075, AN152075G, AN162010, AN162010G, AN162075, or AN162075G with specific UDI codes. Also look for lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Discontinue use of the SafeStep Huber Needle Set if it shows cracks or breaks in the tubing.
Catalog numbers AN152075, AN152075G, AN162010, AN162010G, AN162075, and AN162075G with the listed UDI codes and lot numbers.
The tubing near the Luer or Y site may crack or break, causing leaks of chemotherapy or blood that could lead to infections, blood loss, or other complications.
Stop using the product 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-2664-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2664-2020 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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