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Becton Dickinson & Company: BD 30G1/2 PrecisionGlide Needle;Catalog/Lot Number: 305106. Needles are intended for use in aspiration and injection of medications.

Recall number
Z-0023-2011
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Product
BD 30G1/2 PrecisionGlide Needle;Catalog/Lot Number: 305106. Needles are intended for use in aspiration and injection of medications.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-08-24
Posted
2010-10-07
Terminated
2011-08-25
Reason
There have been reports of blocked/clogged needles for the 30 gauge PrecisionGlide Needles
Root cause
Pending
Action
BD sent out Product Correction letters to all end users of the product on 8/24/10. Letters were mailed by BD via UPS second day air. The letter stated the issue and said that customers should assess the patency prior to injection. The letter also stated that a BD 30 gauge PrecisionGlide Needle from another lot can be used in place of a clogged needle. If customers require replacement needles or further assistance, they can contact BD at 1-888-237-2762. Finally, the letter states that BD has implemented corrective actions to reduce the potential for further recurrence of the blockage issue.
Quantity
2,599,000 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot number 9057615
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GAA
Firm FEI
2243072
Firm city
Franklin Lakes
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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