N/A 305124Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903051243), received between Sep 11, 2018 and Aug 16, 2023 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (2 reports).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K021475); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 16, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE. THE FOLLOWING WAS RECEIVED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WHILE TRYING TO INSERT NEEDLE IN VIAL, NEEDLE IMMEDIATELY BROKE OFF AT HUB WITH MINIMAL FORCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17561476 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2019Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE 25X7/8 RB EXPERIENCED FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8348316 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 8, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USE OF THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE THAT THE NEEDLE IS DIRTY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXPOSURE, INJURY, OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8051694 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 31, 2018Device Fell

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER ASPIRATING THE MEDICATION WITH A BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE, THE NEEDLE FELL OUT OF THE HUB AS THE NURSE WAS CLEARING AIR OUT OF THE NEEDLE IN PREPARATION FOR INJECTION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXPOSURE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8024971 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 13, 2018Protective Measures Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS WHITE FOREIGN MATTER ON THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE AND UNDER THE NEEDLE CAP. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXPOSURE, INJURY, OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7874713 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2018Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD¿ REGULAR BEVEL NEEDLES 25 G X 7/8 IN CONTAINED FOREIGN MATTER DESCRIBED AS "SMALL BLACK FLECKS". NO SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7866309 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K021475. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0588-2021 · Nov 18, 2020 · Terminated
  BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampoules and parts of the bo
• Z-0207-2018 · May 31, 2017 · Terminated
  BD Precision Glide Needle 18G x 1 RB, Catalog 305195 Product Usage: These needles are intended for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration, infusion, venipuncture to obtain bl
• Z-1009-2012 · Oct 8, 2011 · Terminated
  BD 30G1/2" Precision Glide" Needle Needles are used for aspiration and injection of medications