Recall of BD Venflon Pro safety IV cannula
4 May 2021 Becton Dickinson (BD) has identified an issue with specific lots of BD Venflon Pro Safety (VPS) Needle Protected IV Cannulae after identifying an increase in reports of leakage from the injection port. BD has issued an updated Field Safety Notice (FSN) and is recalling all products sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO). It does not affect products sterilised by electron beam. Check the FSN for affected product codes and details on how to identify sterilisation methods used. Risk involved with using affected product There is a risk of blood or fluid loss from the injection port, which ...
Source: gov.uk