Recall Z-2274-2013— Becton Dickinson & Company
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Becton Dickinson & Company, initiated 2013-08-23, terminated 2014-03-19. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epidural needle with the purpose of finding the epidural space.. Reason: BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space..
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-08-23
- Terminated
- 2014-03-19
- Firm location
- Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States
Product description
BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epidural needle with the purpose of finding the epidural space.
Reason for recall
BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space.
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