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BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology recall

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…

Why was BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

REF/UDI-DI/Lot/Expiration: 386865/0100382903868650/4198480/30-Jun-2027, 386803/0100382903868032/4247809/31-Aug-2027, 386862/0100382903868629/4237744/31-Aug-2027

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…
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.
Quantity
262,800
Distribution
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.
Recall date
May 28, 2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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