FDA recall, , Moderate risk
BD 10mL Luer-Lok Tip Syringes
The syringe may contain Luer Slip syringes instead of Luer Lok.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Becton Dickinson & Company of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, is recalling the 10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only because during the bulk packaging process, some Luer Slip syringes were incorrectly included in a batch designated for Luer Lok syringes. The recall involves 204,000 units and was begun by the company on January 27, 2026.
The product was distributed nationwide in the states of California and Texas, with 850 bulk non-sterile units per case. The recall was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on March 6, 2026, and was in the FDA's weekly enforcement report on March 18, 2026.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its lot code matches.
10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.
- Lot code
- 5268614
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California and Texas.
- Company
- Becton Dickinson & CompanyFranklin Lakes, New Jersey
- Hazard
- Device defect
- Risk
Moderate risk
Using it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98314
- Recall number
- Z-1496-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 204,000 units
All recalls from Becton Dickinson & Company
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
