Sam Brusco, Associate Editor06.23.22
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has recalled several intraosseous products, including needle set kits, manual driver kits, and powered drivers. Specific lots within the expiration date of these products may result in a number of issues.
When increased force is needed to remove the stylet from the intraosseous needle, the entire needle assembly may by removed during placement. There may also be inability to remove the stylet from an indwelling intraosseous needle. Both can result in functional loss of intraosseous access.
The needle safety mechanism on the stylet may not deploy post placement of the intraosseous needle. Metal discs that were intended to connect the needle assembly to the powered driver’s magnet may stick unexpectedly to the magnet, meaning the driver is unable to be used.
These problems can risk care delays because of limited or non-functioning intraosseous access. It could also lead to needle injuries.
Impacted products can be found here.
BD advised customers to destroy affected needle kits in compliance with their healthcare institution’s disposal process. Use of affected intraosseous powered drivers should be paused until a company rep verifies their safe to use. BD reps are reaching out to customers for inspection and will make repairs as needed.
According to BD, there are currently no replacement products. The company recommended that customers consider an alternative intraosseous product, and will notify them when replacement products become available.
When increased force is needed to remove the stylet from the intraosseous needle, the entire needle assembly may by removed during placement. There may also be inability to remove the stylet from an indwelling intraosseous needle. Both can result in functional loss of intraosseous access.
The needle safety mechanism on the stylet may not deploy post placement of the intraosseous needle. Metal discs that were intended to connect the needle assembly to the powered driver’s magnet may stick unexpectedly to the magnet, meaning the driver is unable to be used.
These problems can risk care delays because of limited or non-functioning intraosseous access. It could also lead to needle injuries.
Impacted products can be found here.
BD advised customers to destroy affected needle kits in compliance with their healthcare institution’s disposal process. Use of affected intraosseous powered drivers should be paused until a company rep verifies their safe to use. BD reps are reaching out to customers for inspection and will make repairs as needed.
According to BD, there are currently no replacement products. The company recommended that customers consider an alternative intraosseous product, and will notify them when replacement products become available.