Becton Dickinson recalls PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets with GuardIVa dressing due to potential tubing cracks causing chemical exposure or infection 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 PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Sets with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing Port Access Kits because cracks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, leading to infection or other complications. This affects specific catalog numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall.
Tubing cracks near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of chemotherapy drugs or blood, potentially leading to exposure to harmful chemicals, blood loss, catheter blockages, air embolisms, or infections at the infusion site.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the PowerLoc MAX infusion sets with GuardIVa dressing are most at risk, particularly those with ongoing treatments involving chemotherapy or blood products.
Check for the catalog numbers 2132010G, 2132015G, 2141910G, 2142010G, 2142015G, or 2142210G with specific UDI codes listed, or lot numbers starting with REDY, REEN, REEP, REDX, or REDW.
Inspect the tubing near the Luer or Y site for cracks or breaks that could cause leaks.
If cracks are found, stop using the device immediately to prevent exposure to chemicals or blood.
Catalog numbers 2132010G, 2132015G, 2141910G, 2142010G, 2142015G, and 2142210G with specific UDI codes and lot numbers starting with REDY, REEN, REEP, REDX, or REDW.
Cracks can cause leaks of chemotherapy or blood, leading to potential exposure, blood loss, catheter blockages, air embolisms, or infections at the infusion site.
The recall does not specify a return process, but if cracks are found, stop using the device immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2663-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2663-2020 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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