BD Nexiva IV Catheter Systems Recall: Non-sterile Packaging Risk
Becton Dickinson recalls BD Nexiva IV catheter systems due to non-sterile packaging. This could lead to infections if used without proper sterility. Affected units have specific batch numbers and model numbers.
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There is a breach in the product packaging that renders the product non-sterile.
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What happened, in plain English
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Nexiva IV catheter systems because the packaging may be breached, making the product non-sterile. Using these catheters could lead to infections if not properly sterilized. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61827-bd-nexiva-iv-catheter-systems-recall-non-sterile-packaging-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61827-bd-nexiva-iv-catheter-systems-recall-non-sterile-packaging-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0306-2022
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“BD Nexiva IV Catheter Systems Recall: Non-sterile Packaging Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61827-bd-nexiva-iv-catheter-systems-recall-non-sterile-packaging-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0306-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0306-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product packaging has a breach that makes the catheter non-sterile. If the catheter is used without proper sterilization, it could lead to infections in patients or healthcare workers.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients using BD Nexiva IV catheter systems for short-term blood sampling, monitoring, or fluid administration. Those with specific batch numbers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 383536 and batch numbers listed: 1193055, 1166273, 1188953. These units were sold with specific dates and lot numbers.
- Brand
Becton Dickinson- Product
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. recalls BD Nexiva, 20 GA 1.00 IN (1.1 X 25 mm), 3660 ml/hr. 61ml/min; Closed IV Catheter System- Dual port -61…- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the model number 383536 and batch numbers 1193055, 1166273, or 1188953 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 29 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide Distribution: AR, AZ, MA, GA, NC, OH, WA, NY, NJ, HI, CA, MD, RI, MT, IN, PA, IL OK, OR, AK, CT, TX, ME, MO, FL, VA, LA, CO, UT O.U.S.: None” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0306-2022 (September 8, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0306-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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