A sterile hypodermic needle manufactured by BD Medical has been recalled due to a product defect. These needles are used for a variety of clinical procedures. The problem with the needles is that they may become blocked or partially blocked.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom issued a medical device alert on the 17th March 2011 to ensure that all users are aware of the problem. The action that they have requested is as follows –
- All healthcare workers and personnel involved in the purchase, supply and distribution of these needles are to identify and quarantine the affected devices.
If you have suffered an injury from one of these needles please contact Liam Moloney, Solicitor Naas at 045 898000 or simply log on to our website at www.moloneysolicitors.com
