Drug Safety Alerts

BD Eclipse™ Needles Consumer-Level Product Advisory

Becton Dickinson issued a notice regarding a consumer-level product advisory of BD Eclipse^™ Needles. This advisory was issued because of reports of safety cover disengagement and needle stick injury (NSI). In some cases when the safety cover is pushed over the needle it disengages, resulting in an exposed needle which can increase the risk of NSI.

Some customer reports indicate an audible “click” sound before the cover is locked (activated) followed by a second “click” sound when the safety cover is locked over the needle. This may potentially increase the risk of NSI if the user assumes the safety cover is locked after the initial “click”.

BD advises customers to be aware of this matter and follow the instructions for use to:

“Center your thumb or forefinger on the textured finger pad and push the safety cover forward over the needle until you hear or feel it lock. Visually confirm that the needle is covered when pushing the safety cover over the needle.”

Becton Dickinson is actively working on implementing corrective actions. Please note that the product can still be used.

A complete list of the affected products is provided here:

CVS Caremark Response: Because of this action, CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy is in the process of contacting patients and prescribers to advise them of this recall. We are encouraging patients who are using BD Eclipse Needles to contact their prescriber.

For more information, health care providers may contact Becton Dickinson at 1-877-650-7691, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET).