Becton Dickinson recalls BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets with catalog number 368356 due to risk of front and rear barrel separation during use, potentially causing injury.
Separation of front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature that retracts the needle
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets with catalog number 368356 because they can separate into front and rear barrels when the safety feature retracts the needle. This separation could cause injury during blood collection.
The product's safety feature that retracts the needle can cause the front and rear barrels to separate. This separation may lead to injury during blood collection procedures.
Healthcare professionals and patients who use BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets with catalog number 368356 are affected. Those who use the product for blood collection are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 368356 on the product. The affected units were sold with specific lot/serial numbers: 9079767, 9079770, 9081829, 9086811, 9086812, 9091607, 9091626, 9094659, 9094661, 9098547, 9100711, 9100712, 9115965, 9115913.
Look for catalog number 368356 and the listed lot/serial numbers on the product.
The product can separate into front and rear barrels when the safety feature retracts the needle, potentially causing injury during blood collection.
Check the product for catalog number 368356 and the listed lot/serial numbers. If affected, contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0193-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0193-2020 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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