BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381147Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · ANGIOCATH GN 18GA X 1.88IN · Class 2
All models of BD Angiocath IV Catheter (5)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903811472), received between Jul 17, 2018 and Jan 3, 2020 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material3
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
- Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent1
- Dent in Material1
- Leak/Splash1
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient6
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 3, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT ONE BD ANGIOCATH¿ IV CATHETER 18GA 1.88IN HAS BEEN FOUND CONTAINING FOREIGN MATTER BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: HAIR GOT MIXED IN THE PACKAGE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9547079 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Leak/Splash; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Leak/Splash; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT ONE 18G X 1.88IN (1.3 X 48 MM) ANGIOCATH HAS BEEN FOUND WITH A LOOSE NEEDLE BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: ON (B)(6) 2019, MEDICAL STAFF FOUND THAT THE ANGIOCATH'S NEEDLE PULLED OUT OF HUB DURING PRE-USE EXAMINATION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9371850 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2019Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD ANGIOCATH¿ IV CATHETER HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO. 381147; BATCH NO. UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED 2 OUT OF 66 CATHETERS INSPECTED WERE FOUND THAT HAD SOME TYPE OF LOOSE PARTICULATE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8967084 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2019Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER OCCURRED WITH ANGIOCATH GN 18GA X 1.88IN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, "AFTER OPENING THE UNIT PACKAGE, IT WAS FOREIGN MATTER ON CATHETERS. THE DEFECT WERE FOUND ON MANY PRODUCTS."
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8566963 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2019Dent in Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD ANGIOCATH¿ IV CATHETER HAD A DENT. NO SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8366549 ↗MalfunctionAug 16, 2018Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD ANGIOCATH¿ IV CATHETER HAD FOREIGN MATTER DESCRIBED AS "WATER LIKE" AND "STICKY" ON THE CATHETER. NO SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7789786 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WITH THE USE OF THE BD ANGIOCATH¿ IV CATHETER THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH FOREIGN MATTER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7694721 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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