Becton Dickinson & Company 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. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Exp May-17, 4161662, Jun-17, 4164960, Jun-17, 4167812, Jun-17, 4174713, Jun-17, 4182668, Jun-17, 4182668, Apr-17, 4107722, Apr-17, 4113707, Apr-17, 4113713, May-17, 4119730, May-17, 4129576, May-17, 4147742, May-17, 4107722, Apr-17
Products Sold
Distributed in USA REF#381433 20 G x 1.00 in. BD Insyte Autoguard 1.1 x 25 mm 65ml/min Lot numbers 4139786, Exp May-17; 4161662, Jun-17; 4164960, Jun-17; 4167812, Jun-17; 4174713, Jun-17; 4182668, Jun-17; 4182668, Jul-17 REF 381434 20 G x 1.16 in. BD Insyte Autoguard 1.1 x 30 mm 60 ml/min Lot numbers 4105724, Apr-17; 4107722, Apr-17; 4113707, Apr-17; 4113713, Apr-17 Distributed outside of USA REF# 381833 20G x 1.00 in. BD Insyte Autoguard 1.1 x 25 mm 65 ml/min Lot4143917, May -17 REF 3811834 20 G x 1.16 in. BD Insyte AUtoguard 1.1 x 30 mm 60ml/min Lot numbers 4119700, May-17; 4119730, May-17; 4129576, May-17; 4147742, May-17; 4107722, Apr-17
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Insyte Autoguard Catheter An active safety engineered peripheral IV catheter with a retracting due to BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026