BD Angiocath IV CatheterRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 5 models of BD Angiocath IV Catheter by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 251 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 26, 2017 and May 27, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 249 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (126 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported BD Angiocath IV Catheter problems

BD Angiocath IV Catheter models

5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381112

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  143 reports
• BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381123

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  79 reports
• BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381134

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  15 reports
• BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381144

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  7 reports
• BD Angiocath IV Catheter 381147

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  7 reports

Recent BD Angiocath IV Catheter adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER WAS NOTED ON THE CATHETER. "THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINED THAT DIRT WAS FOUND ON THE CATHETER ".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25307148 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE PIERCED THE CATHETER. "IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PERIPHERAL IV CANNULATION WITH THE ANGIOCATH, FLASHBACK WAS OBTAINED CONFIRMING VENOUS ACCESS. UPON PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE NEEDLE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHETER INTO THE VEIN, THE NEED TIP APPEARED DISTORTED (SEE IMAGE ATTACHED), WITH SEPARATION AT THE DISTAL NEEDLE TIP." RESPONSE RECEIVED ON: 5/7/2026 WAS PATIENT OR USER HARMED? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN. THE PATIENTS WERE NOT HARMED; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING IV CATHETER INSERTION AND THROUGHOUT THE TIME THE CATHETER REMAINED IN THE VEIN. IT IS STATED THAT "SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN NOTICED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH DIFFERENT NURSES" HAVE THESE PAST EVENTS BEEN REPORTED TO BD (IF SO, COULD YOU REFERENCE ANY RECORD NUMBERS). IF THESE EVENTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED, COULD YOU PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THESE EVENTS? ALL EVENTS WERE REPORTED TOGETHER IN A SINGLE COMMUNICATION, ALTHOUGH THEY LIKELY INVOLVED DIFFERENT NURSES AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 25243472 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE PIERCED THE CATHETER. "IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PERIPHERAL IV CANNULATION WITH THE ANGIOCATH, FLASHBACK WAS OBTAINED CONFIRMING VENOUS ACCESS. UPON PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE NEEDLE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHETER INTO THE VEIN, THE NEED TIP APPEARED DISTORTED (SEE IMAGE ATTACHED), WITH SEPARATION AT THE DISTAL NEEDLE TIP." RESPONSE RECEIVED ON: (B)(6) 2026 WAS PATIENT OR USER HARMED? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN. == THE PATIENTS WERE NOT HARMED; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING IV CATHETER INSERTION AND THROUGHOUT THE TIME THE CATHETER REMAINED IN THE VEIN. IT IS STATED THAT "SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN NOTICED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH DIFFERENT NURSES" - HAVE THESE PAST EVENTS BEEN REPORTED TO BD (IF SO, COULD YOU REFERENCE ANY RECORD NUMBERS). IF THESE EVENTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED, COULD YOU PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THESE EVENTS? == ALL EVENTS WERE REPORTED TOGETHER IN A SINGLE COMMUNICATION, ALTHOUGH THEY LIKELY INVOLVED DIFFERENT NURSES AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 25175343 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE PIERCED THE CATHETER. "IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PERIPHERAL IV CANNULATION WITH THE ANGIOCATH, FLASHBACK WAS OBTAINED CONFIRMING VENOUS ACCESS. UPON PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE NEEDLE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CATHETER INTO THE VEIN, THE NEED TIP APPEARED DISTORTED (SEE IMAGE ATTACHED), WITH SEPARATION AT THE DISTAL NEEDLE TIP." RESPONSE RECEIVED ON: 5/7/2026 WAS PATIENT OR USER HARMED? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN. THE PATIENTS WERE NOT HARMED; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING IV CATHETER INSERTION AND THROUGHOUT THE TIME THE CATHETER REMAINED IN THE VEIN. IT IS STATED THAT "SIMILAR OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN NOTICED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH DIFFERENT NURSES" - HAVE THESE PAST EVENTS BEEN REPORTED TO BD (IF SO, COULD YOU REFERENCE ANY RECORD NUMBERS). IF THESE EVENTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED, COULD YOU PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THESE EVENTS? ALL EVENTS WERE REPORTED TOGETHER IN A SINGLE COMMUNICATION, ALTHOUGH THEY LIKELY INVOLVED DIFFERENT NURSES AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 25175332 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Leak/Splash; Premature Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ANGIOCATH LEAKED. DURING THE PUNCTURE THAT A CAP WAS NOT ATTACHED TO STOP THE BLOOD, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS INTERRUPTED DUE TO THE RISK OF CONTAMINATION DUE TO BACKFLOW OF BLOOD TO THE HAND DURING USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24999151 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOUND BLACK COLORATION AROUND THE MANTLE AND EDGES BEFORE USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24801784 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Contamination; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN OBJECT WAS OBSERVED ON THE NEEDLE TIP BEFORE USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24462490 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23652589 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ANGIOCATH YEL 24GA X 0.75IN CATHETER TIP WAS DEFORMED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE CATHETER IS DEFORMED (BENT) DURING USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23498669 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Nonstandard Device; Material Deformation; Nonstandard Device; Material Deformation

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23398522 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT CATHETER BREAKAGE. WHEN THE VASCULAR PUNCTURE WAS PERFORMED AS USUAL, BLOOD LEAKED OUT FROM THE JOINT BETWEEN THE WHITE CATHETER AND THE YELLOW TIP, END POINT OF THE HUB. AFTER REMOVING THE CATHETER, THE LEAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED WHEN SALINE WAS PASSED THROUGH THE CATHETER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23067230 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Difficult to Insert; Defective Component; Difficult to Insert; Defective Component

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22644668 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 25, 2025Material Frayed; Defective Component; Material Frayed; Defective Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN PUNCTURING A BLOOD VESSEL, THE NEEDLE GOT STUCK INSIDE THE BLOOD VESSEL AND COULD NOT BE ADVANCED. WHEN THE NEEDLE WAS REMOVED TO CHECK, THE TIP OF THE CATHETER WAS SLIGHTLY FRAYED. AFTER THAT, A DIFFERENT PLACEMENT NEEDLE WAS USED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22615716 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem; Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD ANGIOCATH LABEL CONTENT IS INCORRECT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: ON (B)(6) 2025, AT XXXX, DURING THE INCOMING INSPECTION OF MATERIAL K-12402-003 LOT 33P25C0178 QTY (B)(4) EA, IT WAS DETECTED MATERIAL WITH DIFFERENT FROM THE GRAPHIC AND THE MASTER SAMPLE. THE SAMPLE CONSISTED OF (B)(4) UNITS, ALL OF WHICH WERE DEFECTIVE. IF (B)(4) UNITS IN THIS SAMPLE ARE DEFECTIVE, THE BATCH IS REJECTED. IT WAS DOCUMENTED A NO CONFORMITY DUE DURING THE INCOMING INSPECTION AT TELEFLEX CHIHUAHUA AN ISSUE RELATED TO ¿INCORRECT PRINTING¿.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22167479 ↗
• InjuryMar 10, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 21562518 ↗

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