Becton, Dickinson and Co. or BD (BDX) voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of BD Q-Syte Luer Access Devices and BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems. The company also stated that the use of the affected devices may cause an air embolism or leakage of blood and/or therapy, which may result in serious injury or death.
BD noted that the BD Q-Syte Luer Access device is planned for use with other infusion therapy products in the administration of fluids into the intravenous system. BD Nexiva has been added to the scope of this recall that was first initiated on October 28, 2009.
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