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Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Insyte Autoguard Catheter An active safety engineered peripheral IV catheter with a retracting needle to reduce ac
Recalled December 17, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0572-2015 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter. · FDA Class II
Units
US- 296,800 devices; OUS - 3,250,150 devices
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Worldwide Distribution - USA (naitonwide) and Internationally to South Africa, Spain, Italy, Canada, Japan, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Timor Leste.
Description
BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter.
Product
BD Insyte Autoguard Catheter An active safety engineered peripheral IV catheter with a retracting needle to reduce accidental needle stick injuries. The safety feature (needle retraction) of this device is activated when the clinician depresses the button located on the superior surface of the grip. This product is used to provide access to the intravascular system for administration of fluids, medication, blood and blood products and for the withdrawal of the blood samples.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Company
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →