Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2710-2016)

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 Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, Sterile, Rx only, 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm, 23G x 3/4" x 12", REF 367342.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 8, 2016

Date Posted: September 7, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2710-2016

Event ID: 74909

Reason for Recall:

Becton Dickinson is recalling various lot numbers of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set because of reports that specific lots exhibit separation of fron and rear barrels upon activation of the safety feature, which retracts the needle.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,788,150 units

Code Information:

Lot number: 5355531, 5355533, 5356681, 5356682, 6006629, 6006630, 6006631, 6006633, 6006634 and 6006650.

Distribution Pattern:

US and International

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated