The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0125-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Recalled for Dull Needles

Becton Dickinson is recalling 12,020 units of BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems due to dull needles that may delay medical treatment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (delayed diagnosis/treatment) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 12,020 units of BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems, Dual Port (20 GA 1.75 IN), Catalog No. 383538. The affected units are identified by Lot Number 9325212 and UDI 30382903835387. These medical devices are intended for short-term insertion into a patient's vascular system to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids.

The recall was initiated because dull or blunt needles within the catheter system may lead to missed insertion attempts. This defect can result in a delay in diagnosis or treatment until a new needle is inserted. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States to Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Utah, and Virginia, as well as internationally to Canada and Mexico. Healthcare providers should stop using the affected lots and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port (20 GA 1.75 IN) Catalog (Ref) No. 383538 BD Nexiva closed IV catheter systems are intended to be inserted into a patient s vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids.
Affected units
12,020

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: 9325212 UDI: 30382903835387

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 11 states specifically: