Becton Dickinson & Company BD Perisafe epidural mini-kit: 18 G x 3 1/2 in. Weiss needle. The catheter connector has four components: body (green), cap (white), washer (white), and gasket (grey). It is used for continuous administration of anesthesia. The product is molded and assembled by Avail, Northeast. It is then supplied to BD (Juncos, PR) where it is allocated to be packaged and sold in kits, trays, Perisafe and bulk. Recall
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BD Perisafe epidural mini-kit: 18 G x 3 1/2 in. Weiss needle. The catheter connector has four components: body (green), cap (white), washer (white), and gasket (grey). It is used for continuous administration of anesthesia. The product is molded and assembled by Avail, Northeast. It is then supplied to BD (Juncos, PR) where it is allocated to be packaged and sold in kits, trays, Perisafe and bulk.
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Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Reorder Number 400273 Lot Number 5164796
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Reorder Number 400273 Lot Number 5164796
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Perisafe epidural mini-kit: 18 G x 3 1/2 in. Weiss needle. The catheter connector has four compo due to The catheter connector could not be sufficiently tightened to secure the catheter tubing.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The catheter connector could not be sufficiently tightened to secure the catheter tubing.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall letters were sent to all direct consignees and potential end users of the product on 11/17/2005. Letters were mailed via UPS second day air.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026