FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#144761

Product

1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381700 2) 24 G x 0.56 in. BD Angiocath-N" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 14 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381720

FDA product code
FOZCatheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
Catalog Number 381720 - 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer.   3121951 3143801 3190895 3254585 3303872 4051735 4133600 4177944 4219570 4289603 4317642 5063833 5106687 5125665 5230884 5300771     24 G x 0.56 in. BD Angiocath-N" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 14 mm) made of FEP polymer  3045792 3106688 3289840 4059581 4203557 5002915 5063827 5125565 5300772

Why it was recalled

The device may have a defect in the catheter. In some instances this defect could result in catheter separation or breakage.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

BD isssued an urgent voluntary product recall lettter/recall response card on 3/18/2016.

Recalling firm

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1815

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-03-18
Posted by FDA
2016-05-18
Terminated
2017-07-19
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144761. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.