Drug Safety Alerts

Posiflush™ Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes Patient-Levdel Recall

10/14/2019

On October 14, 2019, Becton Dickinson issued a patient-level recall of BD Posiflush™ Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes catalog number 306547 NDC # 08290-3065-47. This recall was issued because syringes labeled “Posiflush Experimental Product” and “Not for Human Use” being mixed with standard BD Posiflush Pre-Filled Normal Saline Syringes. BD has not received any reports of related adverse events and has confirmed that these syringes were manufactured and sterilized in accordance with our normal manufacturing process, perform as intended and do not pose any risk to health. BD is voluntarily recalling these devices to avoid confusion on the part of the user.

This recall affects lot number 9142881 exp. 04/30/22. BD distributed the affected lot between June-September 2019. Becton Dickinson will assist with the return of any affected product and provide your patient with replacement product at no charge. Patients with affected recalled product can call Becton Dickinson toll-free at 1-888-731-7973, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET).

CVS Caremark Response:

Please note: This product is not carried by the CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacies. These product are carried by the CVS Specialty Pharmacies only. To support member safety, CVS Caremark is sending letters to members who received this product through CVS Specialty Pharmacies and their physicians.

For more information about this recall, healthcare providers may contact Becton Dickinson at 1‑888-731-7973, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET) or visit https://www.bd.com.

You may also contact the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1‑888‑INFO‑FDA (1‑888‑463‑6332) or visit www.fda.gov.