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Various BD insulin syringes
Recall date
Brand
Becton Dickinson & CompanyLot code/Notes
Affected products include:BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5 mL, 6 mm, 31G
BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine TM IV Needle 1 mL, 12.7 mm, 28G, single unit scale
BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine IV Needle 1 mL, 12.7 mm, 28G, two unit scale
BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 0.5 mL, 8 mm, 31G
BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine IV Needle 0.5 mL, 12.7 mm, 28G
BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe 1 mL, 12.7 mm, 29G
BD Ultra-Fine II Insulin Syringe 0.5 mL, 8 mm, 30G
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Reason
Syringes are nonsterile, which could expose patients to pathogens and a risk of local infection.