BD Connecta BD Luer-Lok 360 Stopcock Recall
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BD Switzerland Sarl is recalling 2,465,500 units of BD Connecta BD Luer-Lok 360 stopcocks (REF 394910) due to potential connection instability at Port C.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 3, 2026 and geographically references United States and Japan. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
BD Switzerland Sarl initiated a voluntary recall of BD Connecta BD Luer-Lok 360 stopcocks after reports that the connection at Port C may over thread or continue to spin rather than tightening securely when used with plastic luer-lok syringes. This has led some clinical users to perceive the connection as unstable.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers BD Connecta BD Luer-Lok 360 REF 394910 (UDI-DI code: 00382903949106). A total of 2,465,500 units are affected. Lot numbers include: 4277968, 4277973, 4282451, 4282461, 4289801, 4290582, 4292904, 4295848, 4299949, 4303841, 4305108, 4306700, 5129635, 5129642, 5129649, 5129650, 5129651, 5139250, 5139251, 5139252, 5150181, 5153940, 5164061, 5164062, 5178078, 5181442, 5183810, 5183816, 5183824, 5183828, 5218287, 5218291, 5218293, 5218299, 5218302, 5241476, 5247729, 5247731, 5251098, 5275601, 5275602. The products were distributed in the U.S. states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV, as well as Japan. Recall number: Z-2514-2026. Classification: Class II.
What You Should Do
The recalling firm initiated the action via letter. No additional consumer instructions are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The stopcocks are used to administer fluids or medication and for blood sampling or hemodynamic monitoring, with potential use up to 24 hours with IV lipid nutritional products.
Source
FDA recall Z-2514-2026, event ID 98855. Recalling firm: BD SWITZERLAND SARL, Eysins, Switzerland.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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