Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.: BD Cathena Safety IV Catheters Recalled for Needle Exposure Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 3, 2023

Summary

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. is recalling approximately 98,000 BD Cathena Safety IV catheters with Multiguard Technology. These devices are being recalled because the needle safety shield may fail to engage, allowing the needle to pull through and leaving the contaminated point exposed. Consumers should be aware that this defect affects 20 GA 1.00 IN catheters from a specific production lot distributed across ten U.S. states.

Risk

A malfunction in the safety shield can leave a contaminated needle point exposed after use, posing a significant risk of accidental needlestick injuries and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking the packaging for REF: 386862 and BD Cathena Safety IV catheter with BD Multiguard Technology (20 GA 1.00 IN, 1.1 x 25 mm).
Verify the lot number on the individual package or case label; only Lot # 2238464 with UDI-DI (01)00382903868629 is included in this recall.
Immediately stop using any catheters from the affected lot and set them aside for return or disposal according to your facility's safety protocols.
Contact your healthcare provider or Becton Dickinson directly to report any issues or to receive instructions on returning the affected product and obtaining replacements.
For further questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Manufacturer and Healthcare Coordination

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: BD Cathena Safety IV catheter with BD Multiguard Technology, 20 GA 1.00 IN (1.1 x 25 mm 64 mL/min)

Model / REF:

REF: 386862

UPC Codes:

00382903868629

Lot Numbers:

2238464

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92970

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 98,000 units

Distributed To: California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking the packaging for REF: 386862 and BD Cathena Safety IV catheter with BD Multiguard Technology (20 GA 1.00 IN, 1.1 x 25 mm).

Verify the lot number on the individual package or case label; only Lot # 2238464 with UDI-DI (01)00382903868629 is included in this recall.

Immediately stop using any catheters from the affected lot and set them aside for return or disposal according to your facility's safety protocols.

Contact your healthcare provider or Becton Dickinson directly to report any issues or to receive instructions on returning the affected product and obtaining replacements.

For further questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.