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BD Recalls Intraosseous Needle Sets Over Removal Difficulties, Linked to Deaths

4 Aug 2026 4:18 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

BD has issued a nationwide recall for specific lots of its Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets due to difficulties removing the obturator. This critical issue has been associated with serious injuries and four patient deaths, prompting urgent action.

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FDA Alerts Public to Serious Issues with BD Intraosseous Needle Sets

4 Aug 2026 1:55 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has issued an early alert regarding specific lots of BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets due to manufacturing defects causing removal difficulties, leading to 45 serious injuries and four deaths.

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