Events

Recall of SAFETYGLIDE SYRINGE WITH SHIELDING INJECTION NEEDLE

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    109784
  • Event Risk Class
    II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-04-23
  • Event Country
    Canada
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    Complaints report that the 1ml safety glide needle disengages from the syringe after use. four scenarios have been reported: 1) the needle (cannula + hub) disengages after activating the safety feature (pop off) 2) the needle (cannula + hub) disengages from the syringe and remains on the patient's body after the procedure 3) the needle (cannula + hub) disengages when removing the needle cover 4) the needle (cannula + hub) disengages from the syringe and remains on the vial after drawing medication.

Device

SAFETYGLIDE SYRINGE WITH SHIELDING INJECTION NEEDLE
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: 305950 (Lot serial: 2132028); Model Catalog: 305950 (Lot serial: 2159189)
  • Product Description
    BD SafetyGlide Allergy Syringe Tray (1mL 27G x 1/2 inch)
  • Manufacturer
    BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.

Manufacturer

BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.