Becton Dickinson Medical Systems BD Nexiva HF Closed IV Catheter System, REF 383537, 20GA 1.25IN, Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Nexiva HF Closed IV Catheter System, REF 383537, 20GA 1.25IN, Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.
Brand
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers: 8263294, 8270579, 8347058, 9013864.
Products Sold
Lot numbers: 8263294, 8270579, 8347058, 9013864.
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems is recalling BD Nexiva HF Closed IV Catheter System, REF 383537, 20GA 1.25IN, Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy S due to Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by B-D Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on 10/28/2009 and asked to return all unused affected lots. For information, call the company at 800-453-4538, option 2, extension 2341. Another letter was sent to all affected customers on 02/08/2010 notifying them of the extension of the recall to include Nexiva products. A response card was included to be returned whether or not product was on hand. B-D issued a press release on Febriuary 8, 2010. It can be found on www.bd.com at http://www.bd.com/contentmanager/b_article.asp?Item_ID=24486&ContentType_ID=1&BusinessCode=20001&d=BD+Worldwide&s=&dTitle=&dc=&dcTitle=
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