Reference No: NatPSA/2021/001/MHRA
This alert is for action by: primary and secondary care, blood transfusion services, specialist outpatient settings, oncology providers, hospices, private healthcare
This is a safety critical and complex National Patient Safety Alert. Implementation should be coordinated by a senior member of staff e.g. Medical Director supported by Chief Pharmacist, Chief Nurse, Head of Infection Control and Head of Procurement/Supplies or equivalent roles.
Explanation of identified safety issue
Becton Dickinson (BD) have notified MHRA that the sterility of some of their devices cannot be guaranteed due to quality issues with their third-party sterilisation provider.
BD is recalling all affected stock of the following products