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 Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN Recalled by Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. Due to Due to a manufacturing defect IV catheter may...

Date: April 21, 2025
Company: Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
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 Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 18 GA x 1.25 IN, REF: 386865; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter 20GX1.00IN STRAIGHT BC, REF: 386803; BD Cathena Safety IV Catheter BD Multiguard Technology 20 GA x 1.00 IN, 386862

Quantity: 262,800

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. has 11 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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