Reported May 28, 2025 · Ongoing

BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN, REF: 386865; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter…

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.

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 Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · 9450 S State St · Sandy, UT · 84070-3213

Is this the product you have?

3 of 3 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
386865BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN
386803BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter 20GX1.00IN STRAIGHT BC
BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 20 GA x 1.00 IN, 386862
Lot codes and dates
  • REF/UDI-DI/Lot/Expiration
    • 386865/0100382903868650/4198480/30-Jun-2027
    • 386803/0100382903868032/4247809/31-Aug-2027
    • 386862/0100382903868629/4237744/31-Aug-2027
Amount recalled
262,800

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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.

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

Data as of Sep 19, 6:55 PM UTC

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