Recall Z-2669-2020 ยท PTI Non-Coring (Huber) Needle
Becton Dickinson & Company
SafeStep Huber Needle Set with Y Injection Site and Medegen Needleless Injection Cap; Catalog Numbers LH-0029YN (UDI 00801741066177), LH-0030YN (UDI 00801741066191), LH-0031YN (UDI 00801741066214), LH-0032YN (UDI 00801741066238), LH-0033YN (UDI 00801741066252), LH-0034YN (UDI 00801741066276), LH-0035YN (UDI 00801741066290 ), LH-0036YN (UDI 00801741066313), LH-0037YN (UDI 00801741066337), LH-0038YN
| 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 |