Health product recall

BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needle (2019-07-19)

Starting date:
July 19, 2019
Posting date:
August 2, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-70609

Last updated: 2019-08-02

Affected Products

BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needle

Reason

The bevel is missing from the non-patient (NP) needle end of the Eclipse Blood Collection Needle. If there is no bevel, the needle may damage the sleeve, causing leakage. Additionally, it may make it difficult to insert the BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes onto the NP end.

Affected products

BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needle

Lot or serial number

8354527

Model or catalog number

368608

Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES