BD NEEDLE
Report
- Report Number
- 3002682307-2026-00032
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 3, 2026
- Date of Event
- March 12, 2026
- Report Date
- May 5, 2026
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON, S.A.
- Product Code
- FMI
- PMA / PMN Number
- UNK
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NL
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
B.3. THE DATE RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN USED FOR THIS FIELD. H.3. IF A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE 30GA 1/2IN HAD LEAKAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLES RESIST AND SHOW LEAKAGE DURING INJECTION DEAR SUPPLIER, WE (KNF DEPARTMENT) HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED NEEDLES FROM YOU, INCLUDING ON ORDER (B)(4). ARTICLE: BD MICROLANCE HYPODERMIC NEEDLE 30 G 1/2 0.3 X 13 MM YELLOW SUBCUTANEOUS/INTRADERMAL STERILE LATEX FREE PVC FREE, REF 304000. DOCTORS INDICATE THAT AT LEAST TWO BATCHES ARE NOT GOOD, THE NEEDLES GIVE RESISTANCE WHEN INJECTING PLUS THEY LEAK. HAVE YOU RECEIVED MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ITEM AND IS THERE A SOLUTION TO THIS? FOR NOW, THE FOLLOWING LOT NUMBERS ARE INVOLVED: 250608 AND 240512. LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT. THANKS IN ADVANCE! WHEN DID THE INCIDENT OCCUR? - DURING USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: COULD YOU PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE CONCERNED PERSON REGARDING LOT#: 250802 TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? SPECIFICALLY, WERE THE DEFECTS EXPERIENCED THE SAME AS THOSE ORIGINALLY REPORTED FOR LOTS: 250608 AND 240512? ADDITIONALLY, ARE THE EVENT DATE(S) KNOWN, AND WAS THERE ANY PATIENT IMPACT? RESPONSE RECEIVED ON: (B)(6) 2026 3:25 PM - (B)(6). FOR ALL THE BOXES OF NEEDLES I SENT, THE COMPLAINT IS THE SAME. THE COMPLAINT REPORTED BY THE NEUROLOGIST AND THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT WAS: THE NEEDLES LEAKED AT THE TRANSITION TO THE SYRINGE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE TO GETTING THE FLUID THROUGH THE NEEDLE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCIDENTS THAT HAD CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENTS. I DO NOT HAVE SPECIFIC DATES AT HAND, BUT IT OCCURRED ON DIFFERENT DAYS.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21669 | BD NEEDLE | NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC, SINGLE LUMEN | FMI | BECTON DICKINSON, S.A. | 250802 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |