Becton Dickinson recalls BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheters with blood control technology due to potential needlestick injuries from improper needle retraction. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
Over-the-needle, intravascular catheters may have needles that do not retract properly into the barrel, which could result in contaminated needlestick injury, blood leaking from the insertion site or catheter, and repeat catheter insertion attempts, due to catheter being inadvertently removed from the insertion site.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheters that may cause contaminated needlestick injuries if needles don't retract properly. This could lead to blood leaks or repeated catheter insertions.
The catheters may have needles that don't retract into the barrel correctly. This can cause contaminated needlestick injuries, blood leakage from the insertion site, or the catheter being accidentally removed, requiring repeat insertions.
Healthcare professionals using the catheters for IV therapy are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with these catheters could experience needlestick injuries.
Check for the model number 20GA X 1.00in, reference number 382533, lot number 3166524, and expiration date 2026/05/31 on the catheter packaging.
Look for the model number 20GA X 1.00in, reference number 382533, lot number 3166524, and expiration date 2026/05/31.
BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, reference number 382533.
Needles may not retract properly, causing contaminated needlestick injuries, blood leakage from the insertion site, or repeated catheter insertions.
Check for the model number 20GA X 1.00in, reference number 382533, lot number 3166524, and expiration date 2026/05/31 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0400-2024 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0400-2024 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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