Insyte Autoguard BC Pro 392512Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00382903925124), received between Jul 26, 2023 and Jul 26, 2023 — classified as 1 death.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (1 report).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K201075, K251654); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• DeathJul 26, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE WITH BD INSYTE AUTOGUARD¿ BC PRO WINGED SHIELDED IV CATHETER THE CATHETER BENT PIERCING OR SNAPPING THE VEIN. REPORTED THAT DEATH OCCURRED, EVENTS REGARDING THE PATIENTS DEATH, AND HOW IT WAS RELATED TO OUR DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH: MANAGEMENT OF A 25-MONTH-OLD CHILD WITH HYPERTHERMIA AND ASTHENIA+++. WE OBSERVE A RAPID DETERIORATION OF THE PATIENT, NECESSITATING THE INSERTION OF A VENOUS CATHETER. FOR THIS, WE USE THE EQUIPMENT MADE AVAILABLE TO US BY THE PHARMACY. THE BD INSYTE AUTOGUARD BC PRO 24G CATHETER IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. ONCE THE VEIN HAS BEEN PUNCTURED, THE CATHETER BENDS AT 45°, PIERCING OR SNAPPING THE VEIN. IF YOU MANAGE TO INSERT THE CATHETER, YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT PRESSED DOWN TO INJECT THE THERAPIES.

  Patient problems: Perforation of Vessels

  MAUDE report 17398764 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K201075, K251654. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1999-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381423, BD Insyte Autoguard, Shielded IV Catheter, 22GA X 1.00 IN (0.9 X 25 MM) 35mL/min, STERILEEO, RxONLY
• Z-2000-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 382633, BD Insyte Autoguard BC Winged, Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology, 20GA x 1.00 in (1.1x25 mm) 63 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2006-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381923 BD Insyte Autoguard Winged Shielded IV Catheter, 22 GA x 1.00 in (0.9 x 25 mm) 35 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2007-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381434 BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter, 20 GA x 1.16 in (1.1 x 30 mm) 60 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2005-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 382544 BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter, 18 GA x 1.16 in (1.3 x 30 mm) 95 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2004-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381811, BD Insyte Autoguard BC Pro Winged Shielded IV Catheter, 18 GA x 1.16 in (1.3 x 30 mm) 95 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2002-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381433, BD Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter, 20GA x 1.00 in (1.1x25 mm) 65 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2001-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 381533, BD Insyte Autoguard Winged, Shielded IV Catheter, 20 GA x 1.00 in (1.1 x 25 mm) 65mL/min, STERILEEO,RxOnly
• Z-2003-2025 · May 21, 2025 · Open, Classified
  REF: 382944, BD Insyte Autoguard BC Pro Winged Shielded IV Catheter, 18 GA x 1.16 in (1.3 x 30 mm) 95 mL/min, STERILEEO, RxOnly
• Z-2458-2024 · Jun 26, 2024 · Open, Classified
  BD Insyte Autoguard BC, Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology, REF: 382533, 20 GA x 1.00 in (1.1x25 mm) 63 mL/min, Rx Only. BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter
• Z-0400-2024 · Oct 4, 2023 · Open, Classified
  BD Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology 20GA X 1.00in, REF: 382533