BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine(TM) needle ¿ mL 12.7mm 30G, Catalog/REF 328466 BD Insulin Syringes are intended for the subcutaneous injection of insulin

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 6291768, 6312558 & 6340590. 8/25/17 Firm notified FDA of recall expansion to include Lot Numbers 6312558 and 6340590.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for Recall:
Product mislabel. Lot 6291768 of the BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 12.7mm 30G, Cat (Ref) 328466, was found to have some polybags in the lot incorrectly labeled as BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 8mm 31G, Cat (Ref) 328468. The shelf carton and case carton are correctly labeled as BD Ultra-Fine needle ¿mL 12.7mm 30G.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Ultra-Fine(TM) needle ¿ mL 12.7mm 30G, Catalog/REF 328466 BD Insulin Syringes are intended for the subcutaneous injection of insulin

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 6291768, 6312558 & 6340590. 8/25/17 Firm notified FDA of recall expansion to include Lot Numbers 6312558 and 6340590.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0183-2018

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