BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets Due to Reports of Difficulty Removing the Obturator

Published: 08/05/2026

Sources:
  • Food and Drug Administration
Relevant To:
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers,
  • Rural Emergency Hospitals,
  • Critical Access Hospitals,
  • Hospitals,
  • Rural Health Clinics

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of BD® Intraosseous Vascular Access System Needle Sets to the user level. These products are being recalled following reports that some users experienced difficulty removing the obturator (stylet) after placement of the needle set. Based on complaint reports, bench testing completed by BD and clinical observations, this may occur if the drill is not pulled straight back during insertion or if the obturator is incorrectly r…

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