Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2668-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

SafeStep Huber Needle Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers PA-0031G (UDI 00801741085666), PA-0031YNG (UDI 00801741085673), PA-0032G (UDI 00801741087639), PA-0033G (UDI 00801741096433)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 19, 2020

Date Posted: July 29, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2668-2020

Event ID: 85853

Reason for Recall:

Potential development of cracks or breaks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site of the device. Devices that have developed breaks or cracks can cause leakage resulting in exposure to chemicals such a chemotherapeutics or biohazard material (e.g., blood). A crack or break could result in potential blood loss, catheter occlusion, air embolism, under or interrupted infusion, or site contamination which could lead to infection.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5,296,132 total

Code Information:

Catalog Numbers PA-0031G (UDI 00801741085666), PA-0031YNG (UDI 00801741085673), PA-0032G (UDI 00801741087639), PA-0033G (UDI 00801741096433). Lot Numbers: REEN3159 REEP3067 REEQ4064 REDS3541 REDV3438 REEN2781 REEN2145 REEP3068 REDY0835 REDZ3103

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated