Becton Dickinson recalls SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with specific catalog numbers and lot numbers due to potential cracks in tubing that could cause leakage of chemotherapeutics or blood, leading to infection or other complications.
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 catalog numbers LH-0029 to LH-0040 and specific lot numbers because cracks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site can cause leaks of chemicals or blood. This poses a risk of infection, blood loss, or other complications if the device breaks.
The tubing in the SafeStep Huber Needle Set can develop cracks or breaks near the Luer or Y site. If the tubing breaks, it may leak chemotherapeutic drugs or blood, which can lead to infections, blood loss, catheter blockages, or air embolisms.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with the listed catalog numbers and lot numbers are affected. Those who have the recalled items are at risk of exposure to chemicals or blood if the tubing cracks.
Check if your SafeStep Huber Needle Set has catalog numbers LH-0029 through LH-0040 or the listed lot numbers. The product is sold under the Becton Dickinson brand.
Inspect the tubing near the Luer or Y site for cracks or breaks.
If cracks or breaks are found, stop using the device immediately to prevent leaks.
The recalled models are SafeStep Huber Needle Sets with catalog numbers LH-0029 to LH-0040 and the listed lot numbers.
Check if your product has catalog numbers LH-0029 through LH-0040 or the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
If you find a crack or break in the tubing, stop using the device immediately to prevent leaks of chemicals or blood.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2671-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2671-2020 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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