MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY SYSTEMS INC. INSYTE AUTOGUARD; PERIPHERAL IV CATHETERS

Catalog Number	382534
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Perforation of Vessels (2135)
Date of Event	03/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G.4.K201075; k251654.H.3.A follow up mdr will be submitted if additional information, a device evaluation, or a device history review is completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter tip was frayed.On (b)(6), 2026 labor and delivery staff expressed concerns about multiple missed sticks using 20 gauge angios.After closer inspection of angios the tip of the cath is rough (not smoothe) and frayed.Additional information apr 2, 2026: any adverse event or serious injury reported to patient or healthcare professional? if yes, please provide the details.Multiple nurses reported having trouble starting ivs.C/o blowing veins and requiring vascular access team to start.After inspection of a few angio caths, these 2 lots were found to be rough on the end instead of the usual smooth appearance.
Event or Problem Description
No new information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported issue of a rough edge at the tip of the catheter was determined to be within our manufacturing specifications.Two 20g insyte autoguard iv catheters were returned for investigation with unit packaging from lot #5339219 and 5316966.Flash from the catheter tipping process extended from the catheter tip and the length was found to be acceptable per the specification.A review of the inspection records and quality and manufacturing controls for the implicated lots indicated no issues with the manufacturing process.The complaint has been documented and will continue to be monitored as part of ongoing efforts to identify potential manufacturing related issues.A review of our risk management documentation was performed and indicates that the potential risk of the reported event was assessed appropriately.Complaints received about this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.Our business team regularly reviews the data collected for identification of emerging trends.

• Brand Name: INSYTE AUTOGUARD
• Common Device Name: PERIPHERAL IV CATHETERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY SYSTEMS INC.; 9450 south state street; sandy UT 84070
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY SYSTEMS INC.; 9450 south state street; sandy UT 84070
• Manufacturer Contact: helen cox (mdr) ; 75 north fairway drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8473935694
• MDR Report Key: 24834746
• Report Number: 1710034-2026-00389
• Device Sequence Number: 10306348
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903825349
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903825349(10)5316966
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: SEE H.11
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 382534
• Device Lot Number: 5316966
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown