Recall Z-2666-2020 ยท PTI Non-Coring (Huber) Needle
Becton Dickinson & Company
SafeStep Huber Needle Set Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers PA-0029 (UDI 00801741085482), PA-0029YN (UDI 00801741085499), PA-0030 (UDI 00801741085505), PA-0030YN (UDI 00801741085512), PA-0031 (UDI 00801741085529), PA-0031YN (UDI 00801741085536), PA-0032 (UDI 00801741085543), PA-0032YN (UDI 00801741085550), PA-0033 (UDI 00801741085567), PA-0033YN (UDI 00801741085574), PA-0034 (UDI 00801741085581), P
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 (initiated Jun 19, 2020) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letters dated 6/19/20 were sent to customers. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1. Immediately review your inventory for the specific catalog and lot numbers referenced in Attachment A. Discontinue use of those devices and destroy all product subject to this recall following your institutions process for destruction. MDS-20-1979 Page 2 of 28 BD Medical 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA bd.com 2. Share this notification with all users of the product within your facility network to ensure they are also aware of this recall. 3. Complete the a |
| Quantity | 5,296,132 total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K153440 | PowerLoc MAX Power Injectable Infusion Set, SafeStep Huber Needle Set C.R. Bard, Inc., Aug 18, 2016 |