BD Eclipse Needle 18G x 1 1/2 TW 305712Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903057122), received between Sep 28, 2023 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (4 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K161170); 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Activation Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50775100 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Leak/Splash

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50775097 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Contamination

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50349398 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24698210 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 12, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ECLIPSE NEEDLE 18G X 1 1/2 WAS WAS CORING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BD#305712 NEEDLES. THE PHARMACY USES THEM TO MIX DRUGS AND ARE TELLING US THEY DULL SO WHEN THEY PUNCTURE THE VIAL TO DRAW THE DRUG OUT ITS NOT PUNCTURING CLEAN, IT¿S PUSHING PARTICLE¿S DOWN INTO THE VIAL . WE¿VE HAD A COUPLE DIFFERENT LOT #¿S THAT THEY HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH (LOT# 305712 + 3096634)." ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 02/28/24: 1. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DATE OF EVENTS FOR MENTIONED LOTS. LOT #3096634 EVENT DATE 10/27/2023. 2. AS YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU HAD A SAME ISSUE WITH TWO DIFFERENT LOTS, CAN YOU PROVIDE ANOTHER LOT NUMBER (EXCEPT LOT# 3096634)? LOT #305712 EVENT DATE 12/19/2023 3. IS THERE ANY PHYSICAL SAMPLE OR SAMPLE PHOTOS/VIDEOS AVAILABLE? KINDLY SHARE IT FOR INVESTIGATION. YES. 4. DID THE EVENT DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY INVOLVE A PATIENT OR USER? NO. 5. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PATIENT IMPACT (SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, CHANGE OF TREATMENT REQUIRED)? NO.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18889172 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 12, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ECLIPSE NEEDLE 18G X 1 1/2 WAS CORING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BD#305712 NEEDLES. THE PHARMACY USES THEM TO MIX DRUGS AND ARE TELLING US THEY DULL SO WHEN THEY PUNCTURE THE VIAL TO DRAW THE DRUG OUT ITS NOT PUNCTURING CLEAN, IT¿S PUSHING PARTICLE¿S DOWN INTO THE VIAL . WE¿VE HAD A COUPLE DIFFERENT LOT #¿S THAT THEY HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH (LOT# 305712 + 3096634)." ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 02/28/24: 1. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DATE OF EVENTS FOR MENTIONED LOTS. LOT #3096634 EVENT DATE (B)(6) 2023. 2. AS YOU MENTIONED THAT YOU HAD A SAME ISSUE WITH TWO DIFFERENT LOTS, CAN YOU PROVIDE ANOTHER LOT NUMBER (EXCEPT LOT# 3096634)? LOT #305712 EVENT DATE 12/19/2023. 3. IS THERE ANY PHYSICAL SAMPLE OR SAMPLE PHOTOS/VIDEOS AVAILABLE? KINDLY SHARE IT FOR INVESTIGATION. YES. 4. DID THE EVENT DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY INVOLVE A PATIENT OR USER? NO. 5. HAS THERE BEEN ANY PATIENT IMPACT (SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, CHANGE OF TREATMENT REQUIRED)? NO.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18889171 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Discolored; Material Discolored

  PHOTOS RECEIVED

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18842166 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 28, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ECLIPSE NEEDLE 18G X 1 1/2 TW WERE CORING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "THE CURRENT 18 GAUGE NEEDLES ARE CAUSING CORING WHEN USING THEM."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18223097 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  SAMPLES RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17830835 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K161170. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1440-2017 · Dec 20, 2016 · Terminated
  Eclipse Hypodermic Needle