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

Catalog Number	382534
Medical Device Problem Code	Nonstandard Device (1420)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter split.Plastic sheath split upon insertion into the skin which made it unusable.3- 20 g iv caths in a row malfunctioned in a similar manor involving the tip of the plastic portion of the cath breaking.Very small pieces of the broken off end could have ended up in the patient.The incident was caught prior to iv placement, and a new lot was obtained.No harm came to any patients.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 382534 and lot number 5247606.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to this defect, and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As a sample was unavailable for return, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.Based on the investigation results, an exact cause for this incident could not be identified.Should you again experience any problems with our product we would appreciate the opportunity to conduct a thorough analysis.There are quality controls currently in place to detect this type of defect during the production process.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data 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: 25209592
• Report Number: 1710034-2026-00536
• Device Sequence Number: 16093475
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903825349
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903825349(17)280831(10)5247606
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/06/2026

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: 5247606
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown