Becton Dickinson Medical Systems MPS Acacia Tri-Extension Set, 15cm Small Bore, Spin Nut w/BD Q-Syte, REF 385164 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MPS Acacia Tri-Extension Set, 15cm Small Bore, Spin Nut w/BD Q-Syte, REF 385164
Brand
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot number: A1951
Products Sold
Lot number: A1951
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems is recalling MPS Acacia Tri-Extension Set, 15cm Small Bore, Spin Nut w/BD Q-Syte, REF 385164 due to Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by B-D Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on 10/28/2009 and asked to return all unused affected lots. For information, call the company at 800-453-4538, option 2, extension 2341. Another letter was sent to all affected customers on 02/08/2010 notifying them of the extension of the recall to include Nexiva products. A response card was included to be returned whether or not product was on hand. B-D issued a press release on Febriuary 8, 2010. It can be found on www.bd.com at http://www.bd.com/contentmanager/b_article.asp?Item_ID=24486&ContentType_ID=1&BusinessCode=20001&d=BD+Worldwide&s=&dTitle=&dc=&dcTitle=
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