Becton Dickinson recalls BD Cathena Safety IV Catheters with a potential septum hole causing blood leakage during insertion, risking exposure or needing a second IV. Affected models include 18GA x 1.25IN and 20GA x 1.00IN with specific lot numbers.
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.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BD Cathena Safety IV Catheters due to a manufacturing defect that may cause blood leakage during insertion. This could lead to blood exposure or the need for a second IV, delaying therapy.
The catheter may have a hole in the septum during manufacturing, which can cause blood to leak out when inserted into a vein. This leakage might expose the patient to blood or require a second IV insertion, delaying treatment.
Patients receiving IV therapy and healthcare providers who use these catheters are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and lot numbers sold between 2023 and 2027.
Check for the model numbers: 18GA x 1.25IN (REF: 386865), 20GA x 1.00IN (REF: 386803), or 20GA x 1.00IN (REF: 386862). The catheters were sold with specific expiration dates between June 2023 and August 2027.
Look for the model number and lot number on the catheter packaging to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson directly for assistance with the recall process.
The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that may cause a hole in the septum, leading to blood leakage during insertion and potentially requiring a second IV.
Affected models include BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter 18GA x 1.25IN (REF: 386865), 20GA x 1.00IN (REF: 386803), and 20GA x 1.00IN (REF: 386862).
Check the model number and lot number on the packaging; affected units have specific expiration dates between June 2023 and August 2027.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1808-2025 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1808-2025 from Becton Dickinson. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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