Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BD Insyte Autoguard Catheter An active safety engineered peripheral IV Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company Due to BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along...

Date: October 9, 2014
Company: Becton Dickinson & Company
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Company directly.

Affected Products

BD Insyte Autoguard Catheter An active safety engineered peripheral IV catheter with a retracting needle to reduce accidental needle stick injuries. The safety feature (needle retraction) of this device is activated when the clinician depresses the button located on the superior surface of the grip. This product is used to provide access to the intravascular system for administration of fluids, medication, blood and blood products and for the withdrawal of the blood samples.

Quantity: US- 296,800 devices; OUS - 3,250,150 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - USA (naitonwide) and Internationally to South Africa, Spain, Italy, Canada, Japan, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Timor Leste.

About Becton Dickinson & Company

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report