Recall of BD Yale 20G x 1.5in needles due to insufficient sterility documentation. Affected lots include 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x. Consumers should check product details and contact manufacturer.
Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.
BD Yale recalls 20-gauge 1.5-inch hypodermic needles that lack proper sterility documentation. This could lead to infections if used for medical procedures without confirmed sterility.
The needles were not properly documented as sterile, which could result in infections if used in medical procedures without confirmed sterility. This is a documentation issue rather than a physical defect.
Medical professionals and patients using the recalled needles for injections or blood draws. Those with the specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the product label for the model '20 G X 1.5 in BD YALE DISP RG' and lot numbers starting with 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x. The product comes in 100 needles per box, 50 boxes per case.
Look for the model number '20 G X 1.5 in BD YALE DISP RG' and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall is due to insufficient documentation supporting the product's sterility claims, which could lead to infections if used without confirmed sterility.
Check the product label for the model '20 G X 1.5 in BD YALE DISP RG' and lot numbers starting with 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD Yale to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2811-2017 — BD Yale BD Yale Hello, I own a BD Yale that is covered by recall Z-2811-2017 from BD Yale. 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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