Becton Dickinson recalls BD Nexiva Dual Port 20GA 1.00IN IV catheter systems due to potential blood exposure from leaks under high pressure during use.
Leak from the septum assembly or the canister may burst under high pressure which could result in blood exposure to a health care worker.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Nexiva Dual Port 20GA 1.00IN IV catheter systems because leaks in the septum assembly or canister could expose healthcare workers to blood. This risk occurs under high pressure during use, which may lead to blood exposure.
The catheter system's septum assembly or canister may leak under high pressure during use. This leak could expose healthcare workers to blood, posing a risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission.
Healthcare workers using the recalled catheter system are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with this system could also be affected if the leak causes blood exposure.
Check for the catalog number 383536 and lot number 8337721 on the packaging. The system expires November 30, 2021, and has a unique device identifier (UDI) of 382903835362.
Inspect the septum assembly and canister for signs of leakage under pressure.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on whether the system needs replacement.
The recall indicates a potential risk of blood exposure, so it is not safe to use without checking for leaks.
Look for catalog number 383536 and lot number 8337721 on the packaging, or the unique device identifier (UDI) 382903835362.
Check for leaks and contact Becton Dickinson for guidance on whether replacement is needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1710-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1710-2019 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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