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Piston Syringe recalls

The FDA has posted 11 enforcement recalls of piston syringe devices since 2025, including 5 Class I (most serious) recalls. Most recent report: Jul 8, 2026.

Class I: 5Class II: 6

Who is recalling these devices

Class IOngoingZ-2396-2026

ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC recalls Description/REF: CVC KIT: 16 GA X 8IN/AK-04210

Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if ster…

  • Piston Syringe
  • Nonconforming Material/Component
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, L…NCJun 24, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1768-2026

Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Cardinal Health Monoject Tuberculin Syringe

The outer packaging and blister pack labeling identify the product as 1mL Luer Lock Tuberculin Syringe (Product Code 1180100777), however the syringes contained within the packages are U-100 Insulin syringes.

  • Piston Syringe
  • Under Investigation by firm
Cardinal Health 200, L…ILApr 8, 2026
Class IIOngoingZ-1971-2025

BD SWITZERLAND SARL recalls BD Texium Needle-Free Syringe: 3 mL

Sterile, single use closed system drug transfer devices, standalone or on infusion sets or bonded syringes, may leak at the interface between the closed male luer component and the needle-free connector, which may cause…

  • Piston Syringe
  • Process control
BD SWITZERLAND SARLJun 18, 2025
Class IIOngoingZ-1972-2025

BD SWITZERLAND SARL recalls BD Texium: 3 mL

Sterile, single use closed system drug transfer devices, standalone or on infusion sets or bonded syringes, may leak at the interface between the closed male luer component and the needle-free connector, which may cause…

  • Piston Syringe
  • Process control
BD SWITZERLAND SARLJun 18, 2025
Class IIOngoingZ-1650-2025

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. recalls InPen smart insulin pen

Insulin pens may have been incorrectly assembled therefore users could experience the following: either the insulin cartridge will not fit into the cartridge holder;…

  • Piston Syringe
  • Mixed-up of materials/components
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc…CAApr 30, 2025

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports, updated continuously. Device type per the FDA's RES classification (“Syringe, Piston”). Informational only — verify against the FDA before acting.