BD Spinal Tray Recall Issued by Becton Dickinson
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Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 330 units of BD Spinal Tray with BD Whitacre Needle (Catalog 405645) nationwide due to quality issues with the bupivacaine component.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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
Becton Dickinson & Company initiated a voluntary recall of the BD Spinal Tray after a sub-recall from manufacturer Huons Co, Ltd. The action stems from quality deficiencies related to acceptance testing identified during an FDA inspection of the bupivacaine manufacturing facility.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: BD Spinal Tray with BD Whitacre Needle 22 G x 3.5 in.; lidocaine HCL (1%), 5 mL, bupivacaine HCL (0.75%) with dextrose (8.25%), 2 mL (marcaine)
- Catalog Number: 405645
- Lot Number: B01V223D (Expiration Date: 2026-10-01)
- UDI: (01)00382904056452(17)261001(10)B01V223D
- Quantity: 330 units
- Distribution: Nationwide (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY)
- Recall Number: Z-2251-2026
- Classification: Class I
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Becton Dickinson & Company regarding the recalled product.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences from the affected spinal trays distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall Z-2251-2026, Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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