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Microtainer Safety Flow Lancets; Green Sterile, Use Once and Discard; 1.4 mm Blade Length; 1.0mm Blade Width; Becton Dic

FDA device recall Z-0044-2008 · posted 2007-10-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
Potential for the blade and holder assembly to become loose and then separate from the main body of the lancet during the process of disposal.
Action taken
Recall communication issued on or about 9/28/2007.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMK
Quantity affected
1,476,000 units
Distribution
Product distributed worldwide to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Unit
Date initiated
2007-09-26
Date posted
2007-10-18
Date terminated
2008-01-15
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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