The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1946-2020·Announced 2020-05-20

Becton Dickinson Recalls PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Kits Missing Lidocaine

Becton Dickinson is recalling 655 PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Kits because they were packaged without the required lidocaine.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a packaging/labeling discrepancy (missing lidocaine) rather than a direct contamination or structural failure causing immediate severe injury.

Plain-English summary

Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 655 units of the PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Kit, 18 gauge, 10 cm length (Catalog Number: ST018101D). The recall affects Lot Number REDW0476 20 with an expiration date of 20OCT30.

The recall was initiated because the kits were incorrectly packaged without the required lidocaine, despite being labeled to include it. This packaging error means the product does not meet its labeled specifications.

The affected products were distributed in Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. Users should stop using the affected kits and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PowerGlide ST Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Kit-18 gauge,10 cm length Catalog Number: ST018101D
Affected units
655

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: REDW0476 20 Exp. Date: 20OCT30 UDI: (01)00801741139390

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states: