Becton Dickinson & Company recalls 1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 38…

Recall date

March 18, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1690-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

The device may have a defect in the catheter. In some instances this defect could result in catheter separation or breakage.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

1) 24 G x 0.75 in. BD Angiocath" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 19 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381700 2) 24 G x 0.56 in. BD Angiocath-N" Autoguard" shielded IV catheter (0.7 mm x 14 mm) made of FEP polymer catalog number 381720