BD SafetyGlide 305906Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903059065), received between Feb 13, 2018 and Dec 29, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (4 reports).

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 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 29, 2024Break; Break

  MATERIAL# (B)(4), BATCH# 0107972. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SYRINGE 3ML LL W/NDL SFTYGLD 23X1 RB BARREL / FLANGE WAS DAMAGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. DEVICE IS BREAKING WHILE DRAWING UP MEDICATION. ALL DEVICES WITH AFFECTED LOT HAVE BEEN PULLED AND RETURNED TO SUPPLIER FOR RETURN. NO HARM TO PX OR STAFF. ITEM -305906, LOT - 0107972.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21032743 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 21, 2024Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  MATERIAL #: 305906. BATCH#: 9122996. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SYRINGE 3ML LL W/NDL SFTYGLD 22X1-1/2 RB HAD LEAKAGE PAST THE STOPPER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. WHILE DRAWING UP MEDICATION FROM A VIAL, THE MEDICATION WAS ABLE TO RUN PAST THE PLUNGER OF THE SYRINGE AND OUT OF THE SYRINGE. PRODUCT NUMBER - 305906. LOT NUMBER - 9122996.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20020816 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Material Puncture/Hole; Component Missing; Material Puncture/Hole; Component Missing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE EXPERIENCED OPEN UNIT PACKAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: STAFF FOUND A NEEDLE PACKAGE THAT CONTAINED AN UNCAPPED NEEDLE (STICK THROUGH THE PACKAGE) AND A COMPLETE SET WITH A SAFETY GLIDE NEEDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16677783 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 11, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE LEAKAGE OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WHILE DRAWING UP MEDICATION FROM VIAL, MEDICATION WAS ABLE TO RUN PAST THE PLUNGER OF THE SYRINGE AND OUT THE BACK OF THE SYRINGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16135543 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 25, 2022Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SHIELDING HYPODERMIC NEEDLE EXPERIENCED DAMAGED PACKAGING WHERE STERILITY WAS COMPROMISED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: DURING OUR PICKING PROCESS, WE NOTED THAT TWO OF THE SYRINGES WERE STUCK TOGETHER AS THERE WAS A LOOSE NEEDLE LODGED THROUGH THE INSIDE PACKAGING OF TWO NEEDLES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15670707 ↗
• InjuryNov 7, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SHIELDING HYPODERMIC NEEDLE CANNULA PULLED OUT OF HUB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: THE NEEDLE GOT STUCK IN LEG. VERBATIM: IT WAS MENTIONED BY THE CONSUMER THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE NEEDLE BEING LOOSE BEFORE USE AND UPON INJECTION, THE NEEDLE ENDED UP GETTING STUCK IN THE LEG. HE IS CURRENTLY ON THE WAY TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REP HAD NO FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE. NEEDLE WENT DEEP IN LEG, SO DEEP THAT IT WAS NO LONGER VISIBLE. HE HAD TO GO TO A HOSPITAL FOR IMAGING.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 12756082 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2020Retraction Problem; Packaging Problem; Retraction Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SYRINGE 3ML LL W/NDL SFTYGLD 22X1-1/2 RB NEEDLE WAS MISSING SAFETY SHIELD IN PACKAGE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO.: 305906 BATCH NO.: 9270294 IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PACKAGE CONTAINED A NEEDLE THAT WAS MISSING SAFETY SHIELD.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10107364 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2020Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED A SYRINGE 3ML LL W/NDL SFTYGLD 22X1-1/2 RB WAS FOUND STICKING OUT OF THE STERILE PACKAGING.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9727856 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  MATERIAL NO. 305906; BATCH NO. 9189700. IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE AND NEEDLE THE PLUNGER BENT INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BENT PLUNGER INSIDE PACKAGE."

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9370733 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2018Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD SAFETYGLIDE SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXHIBITED THE FOLLOWING: "THE DISTAL TIP OF THE NEEDLE IS COVERED, BUT THERE IS A PORTION OF THE NEEDLE THAT IS STILL EXPOSED, THE NEEDLES HAVE A LOT OF PLAY (MOVEMENT AT THE CONNECTION), AND BENDING." IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE SYRINGE. NO SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7748199 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 13, 2018Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE AND NEEDLE HAD A CRACK IN THE SYRINGE. IT WAS UNSPECIFIED WHETHER THE DEVICE WAS CRACKED BEFORE DURING OR AFTER USE. NO REPORTS OF SERIOUS INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION NOTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7267830 ↗