Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14561 |
| Brand Name: | Beckton Dickinson Vacutainer Multiple Sample Luer Adaptor |
| Model: | 367300 |
| Affected: | all lot numbers manufactured starting with lot number 1354918 and after |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Becton Dickinson Ltd Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 572 468 |
| Manufacturer: | BD Medical (USA) |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has received a number of complaints relating to blood leakage when the BD vacutainer Multile Sample Luer Adapter is used in the blood collection process. These complaints relate to: 1. The sleeve covering the NP cannula 2.Luer tip damage. Due to current stocks holdings both locally and globally and existing demands BD is unable to substitute product for the BD Vacutainer Multiple Sample Luer Adapter. Should a defective device be used BD is providing information (Product Correction ) regarding the use of the device . BD recommends that staff closley observe the luer tip of the device for potential damage. In the event that damage is observed staff are instructed to discard the individual device. Should blood leak from the luer connection during blood collection ases the need to conduct a re-draw with a new luer adaptor, based upn the volume of blood in the tube. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/4/2013 |
