CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 18 Mar 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only recalled by Becton Dickinson &
Becton Dickinson & is recalling Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Jan 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1496-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98314
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson &, Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 27 Jan 2026
- FDA classified
- 6 Mar 2026
- Reported
- 18 Mar 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Syringes & Needles
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
During the bulk packaging process, some Luer Slip syringes were incorrectly included in a batch designated for Luer Lok syringes.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California and Texas.
Questions about this recall
Is Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only recalled?
Yes. Becton Dickinson & recalled Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only on 27 Jan 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1496-2026.
Why was it recalled?
During the bulk packaging process, some Luer Slip syringes were incorrectly included in a batch designated for Luer Lok syringes.
Which lots are affected?
Catalog Number: 301029., UDI-DI: N/A. Lot Number: 5268614. Expiration Date: 08/31/2030.
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution in the states of California and Texas.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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