Anesthesia Kit Correction: Becton Dickinson Issues Correction for BD Spinal Trays Containing Bupivacaine Ampules

Published: 06/04/2026

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

Becton Dickinson & Company has issued a letter to affected customers recommending all anesthesia trays be corrected prior to continued use by removing the Bupivacaine ampules.

Affected devices:

  • BD Spinal Tray with BD Whitacre Needle 
  • BD Spinal Tray with BD Quincke Needle
  • BD Spinal Tray with Sprotte Needle

Full list of affected products

Becton Dickinson & Company stated Huons Co., Ltd. manufactured bupivacaine ampules were recalled due to quality issues identified during a re…

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