Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company Due to BD has received several reports indicating that the...

Date: August 23, 2013
Company: Becton Dickinson & Company
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Company directly.

Affected Products

BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epidural needle with the purpose of finding the epidural space.

Quantity: 1,335,885 units

Why Was This Recalled?

BD has received several reports indicating that the plunger of the 7 mL BD Epilor plastic BD Luer-Lok Loss of Resistance Syringe may stall or stick within the syringe preventing the user from detecting a loss of resistance upon entering the epidural space.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 21 states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA

Affected (21 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Company

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report