Becton Dickinson & Company BD 1 mL BD Safety Glide tuberculin syringe with 27 G x 1/2 in. BD needle. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD 1 mL BD Safety Glide tuberculin syringe with 27 G x 1/2 in. BD needle.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Reference Number 305945: 1mL 27G Blister: Lot #: 5201851, 5201855, 5201853, 5175734, 5175732, 5175731, 5175730, 5146694, 5146689, 5146686, 5146691, 5146688, 5115764, 5111314, 5111313, 5082345, 5082341, 5082350, 5082344, 5052275, 5052276, 4344969, 4344970, 4344930, 4344978, 4344934, 4323196, 4323195, 4323194, 4296986.
Products Sold
Reference Number 305945: 1mL 27G Blister: Lot #: 5201851; 5201855; 5201853; 5175734; 5175732; 5175731; 5175730; 5146694; 5146689; 5146686; 5146691; 5146688; 5115764; 5111314; 5111313; 5082345; 5082341; 5082350; 5082344; 5052275; 5052276; 4344969; 4344970; 4344930; 4344978; 4344934; 4323196; 4323195; 4323194; 4296986.
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD 1 mL BD Safety Glide tuberculin syringe with 27 G x 1/2 in. BD needle. due to Safety mechanisms on the syringes are rotating too freely. This can result in the safety mechanism not holding its rotational position and increasing. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Safety mechanisms on the syringes are rotating too freely. This can result in the safety mechanism not holding its rotational position and increasing risk of an accidental needle-stick.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall notifications were sent to all direct consignees and potential end users on 10/25/2005 via UPS second day air.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026