Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-3116-2017)

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 Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) 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 needle stick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. Bulk Non Sterile configuration is intended for further manufacturing, processing or repackaging

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 13, 2017

Date Posted: September 20, 2017

Recall Number: Z-3116-2017

Event ID: 77650

Reason for Recall:

Presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,249,200 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 6211579, 6271695, 6154760, 6154765 & 5268868

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to: TX, PA, VA, CA, NY, IL, MI, NC, SC and KS.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated