Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0745-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing Catalog # 367342 Intended for venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 8, 2016

Date Posted: December 21, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0745-2017

Event ID: 75252

Reason for Recall:

BD has received multiple reports of units associated with the 23 G x .75 in. BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set with 12 in. Tubing whose lots are exhibiting separation of front and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 1,788,150 units

Code Information:

5355531 5355533 5356681 5356682 6006629 6006630 6006631 6006633 6006634 6006650

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution- US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Belgium, Brazil.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated