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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 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
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Reason for Recall:
- BD Insyte Autoguard may have potential damage along the body of the catheter.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
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
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0572-2015
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