# FDA recall Z-2748-2017

> **Becton Dickinson & Company** · Class II · device recall initiated 2016-09-16.

## Product

BD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle  Catalog #305917  The SafetyGlide " needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below the surface of the skin, injection into intravenous ports and tubings external to the patient. The needlestick prevention feature of the device contains a mechanism that covers the needlepoint after use. In the activated position the needle cover guards against accidental needle sticks during normal handling and disposal of the used needle/syringe combination

## Reason for recall

BD identified that several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation necessary to meet the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) required.

## Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2748-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Becton Dickinson & Company
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-09-16
- **Report date:** 2017-07-26
- **Termination date:** 2018-03-20

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2748-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2748-2017. Retrieved 2026-06-05 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2748-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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