BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter SystemRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 7 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 34
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 7 models of BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 34 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 25, 2023 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 33 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (11 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System problems
Device problems
- Leak/Splash11
- Fluid/Blood Leak5
- Break3
- Material Split, Cut or Torn3
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Defective Component2
- Difficult or Delayed Separation2
- Material Integrity Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions32
- Insufficient Information3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Air Embolism1
- Extravasation1
BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System models
7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383642Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days10 reports
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383647Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days8 reports
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383641Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days7 reports
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383646Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days3 reports
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383649Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days3 reports
- BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System 393521Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days2 reports
- BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System 383640Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days1 report
Recent BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50902634 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TUBING BROKE. 20G NEXIVA DUAL PORT INSERTED THE MORNING OF THE 29TH OF APRIL, PATIENT HAD A SHOWER AND HAD A PLASTIC SHOWER SLEEVE INSITU. WHEN SHOWER SLEEVE REMOVED, BLOOD NOTICED, NEXIVA EXTENSION SET WAS IN 2 PIECES, SLICED DIRECTLY ACROSS. UNKNOWN AS TO HOW.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25188571 ↗MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Material Integrity Problem
NO NEW INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25137721 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
DURING USE, THE END CAP DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY WITH THE CANNULA BODY, CAUSING BLOOD TO LEAK. THERE ARE 10 DEFECTIVE UNITS. TWO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS CAN BE RETURNED, AND PHOTOGRAPHS ARE AVAILABLE. WE REQUIRE A CLAIM SETTLEMENT, A RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT, AND A RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25104162 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
DURING USE OF THIS PRODUCT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PINCH CLAMP WAS DAMAGED AND FAILED TO SECURE THE TUBING PROPERLY, RESULTING IN BLOOD LEAKAGE; TWO UNITS WERE AFFECTED; PHYSICAL DEVICES CANNOT BE RETURNED, BUT PHOTOGRAPHS ARE AVAILABLE; A GREEN CLAIM IS REQUIRED, ALONG WITH A RESPONSE LETTER TO THE COMPLAINT AND A COMPLAINT ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24898994 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Leak/Splash
NO NEW INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24736822 ↗MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Leak/Splash
DURING USE, LEAKAGE OCCURRED AT THE CATHETER CONNECTION POINT. TWO DEFECTIVE UNITS WERE IDENTIFIED. ONE DEFECTIVE UNIT MAY BE RETURNED, WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE PROVIDED. A CLAIM IS REQUIRED, ALONG WITH A COMPLAINT RESPONSE LETTER AND A COMPLAINT RECEIPT CONFIRMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24366908 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Leak/Splash; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAP OF THE RESERVE VALVE (ON THE SIDE) KEEPS FALLING OFF SPONTANEOUSLY. THIS CAUSES BLOOD TO RUN OUT RESPONSE RECEIVED ON: 2/5/2026. WAS PATIENT OR USER HARMED? À NO.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24281766 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD NEXIVA 20GA 1.00IN HF Y W/ CAP LEAKED AT CATHETER JUNCTION BLOOD LEAKAGE WITHIN CATHETER HUB WHEN DID THE INCIDENT OCCUR? DURING USE IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IV G20 WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN THE IV INSERTED IMEDIATELY IT WAS LEAKING BLOOD FROM THE GRAY PART.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24189513 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD NEXIVA 20GA 1.00IN HF Y W/ CAP LEAKED AT CATHETER JUNCTION BLOOD LEAKAGE WITHIN CATHETER HUB WHEN DID THE INCIDENT OCCUR? DURING USE IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IV G20 WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WHEN THE IV INSERTED IMEDIATELY IT WAS LEAKING BLOOD FROM THE GRAY PART.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24189512 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD NEXIVA 22GA 1.00IN Y W/ CAP CATHETER BROKE / SEPARATED AFTER PLACEMENT CATHETER HAS SPLIT OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE STYLET AS IT ENTERED THE VEIN- ELICITING PAIN. USER REMOVED CATHETER FROM PACKAGING, ENSURED THAT THE STYLET AND CATHETER MOVED EASILY- CATHETER APPEARED SAFE TO USE. CANNULATION WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD UNTIL PAIN ELICITED. REMOVED AND ENSURED PT WAS SAFE. REMOVED CATHETER- FOUND THAT THE CATHETER WAS SPLIT AWAY FROM THE STYLET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24022370 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD NEXIVA 22GA 1.00IN Y W/ CAP CATHETER BROKE / SEPARATED AFTER PLACEMENT CATHETER HAS SPLIT OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE STYLET AS IT ENTERED THE VEIN- ELICITING PAIN. USER REMOVED CATHETER FROM PACKAGING, ENSURED THAT THE STYLET AND CATHETER MOVED EASILY- CATHETER APPEARED SAFE TO USE. * CANNULATION WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD UNTIL PAIN ELICITED. * REMOVED AND ENSURED PT WAS SAFE. REMOVED CATHETER- FOUND THAT THE CATHETER WAS SPLIT AWAY FROM THE STYLET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24022366 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2026Break
CATHETER HAS SPLIT OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE STYLET AS IT ENTERED THE VEIN- ELICITING PAIN. USER REMOVED CATHETER FROM PACKAGING, ENSURED THAT THE STYLET AND CATHETER MOVED EASILY- CATHETER APPEARED SAFE TO USE. CANNULATION WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD UNTIL PAIN ELICITED. REMOVED AND ENSURED PT WAS SAFE. REMOVED CATHETER- FOUND THAT THE CATHETER WAS SPLIT AWAY FROM THE STYLET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23952995 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2026Break; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23952994 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2026Break; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23952993 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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