Becton Dickinson Spinal Tray Recall Issued
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Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 13,320 units of BD Spinal Trays with Whitacre needles nationwide due to quality issues with the included bupivacaine hydrochloride in dextrose injection.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 10, 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 is conducting a voluntary Class I recall of certain BD Spinal Trays. This is a sub-recall of a product from Huons Co, Ltd., due to quality deficiencies related to acceptance testing identified during an FDA manufacturing facility inspection.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects BD Spinal Tray with BD Whitacre Needle 25 G x 3.5 in.; lidocaine HCL (1%), 5 mL, bupivacaine HCL (0.75%) with dextrose (8.25%), 2 mL (marcaine). Catalog Numbers: 400866, 405672, 405673, 405674, 405675, 405709, 405721, 405723, 406704. A total of 13,320 units are affected. Specific lot numbers, expiration dates, and UDI numbers are listed in the recall notice. Distribution was nationwide to 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.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check the catalog number, lot number, and expiration date of any BD Spinal Trays in their possession against the list provided in the recall notice. Contact Becton Dickinson & Company for return or refund instructions.
Why This Matters
The recall involves spinal anesthesia trays distributed nationwide and classified as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2255-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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