Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533
Brand
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI: 00382903825332, Lot: 3166524, Expiration: 2026/05/31
Products Sold
UDI-DI: 00382903825332, Lot: 3166524, Expiration: 2026/05/31
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. is recalling BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533 due to Over-the-needle, intravascular catheters may have needles that do not retract properly into the barrel, which could result in contaminated needlestick. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Over-the-needle, intravascular catheters may have needles that do not retract properly into the barrel, which could result in contaminated needlestick injury, blood leaking from the insertion site or catheter, and repeat catheter insertion attempts, due to catheter being inadvertently removed from the insertion site.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 10/4/23, recall notices were emailed to customers and distributors who were asked to do the following: 1) Destroy all unused product subject to the recall following your institution's process for destruction. 2) For indwelling catheters, no further action is needed. 3) Share this recall notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this recall. 4) Complete and return the customer response form via email to BDRC48@bd.com Customers with recall questions, product complaints, or technical questions can call 1-844-823-5433, say recall when prompted, Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00PM CT, or email productcomplaints@bd.com In addition, distributors are asked to identify all customers within their distribution network that purchased affected product. Then distributors should provide a copy of the customer letter to these customers and advise them of the recall.
Verify this information on the official source
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