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Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. recalls BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN, REF: 386865; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter 20
Recalled May 28, 2025 · FDA recall Z-1808-2025 · Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
262,800
Sold at
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of IN, AL, CA, FL, TX, NJ, MO, NC, NY, OH, AZ, MN, MA, WA, OK, KS, MS, LA, MD, GA, TN, NM, PA and the country of CA.
Description
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.
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
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →