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BD recalls specific needle set lots due to obturator removal difficulty
BD is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System needle sets after reports of difficulty removing the obturator.
If you use a BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System needle set, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety notice says BD is recalling specific lots. Some users reported difficulty removing the obturator (the inner piece used to help place the needle).
This is a nationwide recall to the user level. The notice reports it follows complaints about removal difficulty. It was published on 2026-08-03, with a company date of 2026-07-31 (Franklin Lakes, New Jersey).