Reported May 25, 2016 · Terminated

1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number…

Becton Dickinson & Company

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Becton Dickinson & Company · 1 Becton Dr · Franklin Lakes, NJ · 07417-1815

Is this the product you have?

  • 1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381700 2) 24 G x 0.56 in. BD Angiocath-N" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 14 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381720
Lot codes and dates
  • Catalog Number 381720 - 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer.
    • 3121951
    • 3143801
    • 3190895
    • 3254585
    • 3303872
    • 4051735
    • 4133600
    • 4177944
    • 4219570
    • 4289603
    • 4317642
    • 5063833
    • 5106687
    • 5125665
    • 5230884
    • 5300771
    24 G x 0.56 in. BD Angiocath-N" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 14 mm) made of FEP polymer
    • 3045792
    • 3106688
    • 3289840
    • 4059581
    • 4203557
    • 5002915
    • 5063827
    • 5125565
    • 5300772
Amount recalled
1,305,150 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

The device may have a defect in the catheter. In some instances this defect could result in catheter separation or breakage.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 19, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:02 PM UTC

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