Microtainer Safety Flow Lancets; Green Sterile, Use Once and Discard; 1.4 mm Blade Length; 1.0mm Blade Width; Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems; Becton Dickinson & Company; Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
FDA Recall Z-0044-2008 · Posted 2007-10-18
Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Company
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFMK
Date Initiated2007-09-26
Date Terminated2008-01-15
Product Quantity1,476,000 units
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.
Firm Action
Recall communication issued on or about 9/28/2007.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
Product distributed worldwide to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and United States.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.