BD recalls specific lots of intraosseous needle sets over obturator removal issues
BD announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of its intraosseous vascular access system needle sets after users reported difficulty removing the obturator after placement.
The issue is linked to out-of-tolerance dimensions in the affected lots, which were manufactured between September 30, 2024 and June 12, 2026, and may occur if the drill is not pulled straight back or the obturator is rotated incorrectly during removal.
Clinicians may need to obtain a new IO needle or switch to an alternative vascular access device such as a peripheral IV catheter, which could delay therapy for critically ill patients.
The recall does not impact the BD intraosseous powered driver.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by fda medwatch.
Original headline: “BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator”
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