Becton Dickinson recalls Canadian BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes (Catalog 306575) due to risk of mixing with non-human-use syringes. Affected units have specific labels and lot numbers.
Limited number of syringes labeled Posiflush Experimental Product and Not for Human Use being mixed with standard BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain Canadian Posiflush syringes that may mix with non-human-use syringes. This mixing could cause incorrect use in medical settings, potentially leading to patient harm.
Syringes labeled 'Posiflush Experimental Product' and 'Not for Human Use' may mix with standard Posif:lush syringes. This could lead to incorrect medical use, potentially causing patient harm if the wrong syringe is used in treatment.
Healthcare professionals in Canada who use these syringes are most at risk. Patients using the syringes for medical purposes could be affected if the mix-up occurs.
Check for the label 'Posiflush Experimental Product' and 'Not for Human Use' on the syringe. Affected units have Catalog Number 306575 and Lot Number 9175971 in Canada.
Look for the label 'Posiflush Experimental Product' and 'Not for Human Use' on the syringe.
No, these specific syringes are labeled 'Not for Human Use' and may mix with standard syringes, creating a risk of incorrect medical use.
Check the syringe labels for 'Posiflush Experimental Product' and 'Not for Human Use'. If found, stop using them and contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
Yes, this recall applies only to Canada for Catalog Number 306575.
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Subject: Recall Z-0500-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0500-2020 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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