Becton Dickinson & Company BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device. It consists of a Luer attached via a hub to a needle covered with a sleeve. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device. It consists of a Luer attached via a hub to a needle covered with a sleeve.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog #364880, Lot #5076799, Exp 2/2008, #50076797, exp. 2/2008, #5976798, Exp 2/2008, #5098260, Exp 3/2008, #5112114, Exp 3/2008.
Products Sold
Catalog #364880, Lot #5076799, Exp 2/2008; #50076797, exp. 2/2008; #5976798, Exp 2/2008; #5098260, Exp 3/2008; #5112114, Exp 3/2008.
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Vacutainer Blood Transfer Device. It consists of a Luer attached via a hub to a needle covered w due to Customer complaints state the needle had separated from the hub, resulting in blood exposure and/or dislocation of the needle.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Customer complaints state the needle had separated from the hub, resulting in blood exposure and/or dislocation of the needle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A customer communication was sent by first class mail on 7/26/05, advising all consignees of the problem. The letter asks each customer to immediately examine their inventory for affected lot numbers, return product from affected lots using enclosed label and packing slip, and to notify all of their affected customers to alert them to the situation.
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