medical Class II Updated 2025-05-28

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. recalls BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA

Recalled Product

BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN, REF: 386865; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter 20GX1.00IN STRAIGHT BC, REF: 386803; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 20 GA x 1.00 IN, 386862


Hazard / Issue

Due to a manufacturing defect IV catheter may have a hole in the septum, which may result in blood leakage from the septum during insertion, which may cause blood exposure or the need for a second IV to be placed - which may result in therapy delay.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: REF/UDI-DI/Lot/Expiration: 386865/0100382903868650/4198480/30-Jun-2027, 386803/0100382903868032/4247809/31-Aug-2027, 386862/0100382903868629/4237744/31-Aug-2027
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