Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2748-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle Catalog #305917 The SafetyGlide " needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needlestick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. In the activated position the needle cover guards against accidental needle sticks during normal handling and disposal of the used needle/syringe combination

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 16, 2016

Date Posted: July 26, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2748-2017

Event ID: 77513

Reason for Recall:

BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 29,500 units

Code Information:

6022838 2021-01

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated