BD SafetyGlide 305917Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 70 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903059171), received between Feb 15, 2018 and Sep 18, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 69 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (14 reports).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K951254); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 70 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Contamination

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50828898 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 28, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SFTYGLD 21X1-1/2 RB TW NEEDLE PULLED OUT OF THE HUB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: ONE COMPLAINT HAS BEEN REPORTED FOR THE DEFECT 'NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SOCKET DURING INJECTION' (SEE PHOTOS). THE DEFECT WAS OBSERVED DURING USE. THE PATIENT WAS GIVEN THE PRODUCT, BUT WHEN THE SYRINGE WAS WITHDRAWN, THE NEEDLE BECAME STUCK IN THE SKIN. THE CANNULA CAME LOOSE FROM ITS HOLDER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24205993 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SFTYGLD 21X1-1/2 RB TW HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY OUR CUSTOMER THAT THERE ARE OCHRE-COLOURED ¿CRUMBS¿ IN THE GREEN AREA SHOWN. (SEE PICTURE).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23647352 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SFTYGLD 21X1-1/2 RB TW NEEDLE PULLED OUT OF THE HUB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WE WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY OUR CUSTOMER THAT THE CANNULA CAME LOOSE FROM THE PLASTIC PART [LUER LOCK] DURING ADMINISTRATION. (SEE PICTURE). AFFECTED BY THIS IS: OUR ITEM 46159502 FSPR-BD SAFETY GLIDE NEEDLE 21X1 1/2" YOUR ITEM: 305917 OUR BATCH: 4302952 OUR PURCHASE ORDER: (B)(4). DELIVERED ON: (B)(6) 2024. YOUR BATCH: 3324374.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22537903 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SFTYGLD 21X1-1/2 RB TW HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: ANTS FOUND IN THE BOXES OF MATERIALS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22066857 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 10, 2025Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21813696 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2025Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE NEEDLES HAD PACKAGING WITH QUESTIONED STERILITY. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER TRANSLATED FROM (B)(6) TO ENGLISH: RECENTLY, WHILE USING THIS BATCH OF NEEDLES, WE HAVE DISCOVERED A LARGE NUMBER OF SUBSTANDARD PRODUCTS, WITH THE SPECIFIC BATCH NUMBER OF 3047907. TO DATE, MORE THAN 90 PROBLEMATIC NEEDLES HAVE BEEN PICKED OUT, WITH PROBLEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A LARGE NUMBER OF BLACK DOTS INSIDE THE PACKAGE, MISSING PROTECTION DEVICES, DAMAGED AND MISSING OUTER PACKAGING, AND BENT NEEDLES, ETC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: 1. "BLACK DOTS INSIDE THE PACKAGE" WERE THESE BLACK DOTS NOTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEVICE(S)? OUTSIDE DEVICE AND INSIDE THE PACKAGE. 2. "DAMAGED AND MISSING OUTER PACKAGING" WERE THE SEALS OF THE PACKAGING COMPROMISED? YES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21693966 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21464977 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 16, 2024Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20939199 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE LABEL CONTENT WAS MISSING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH: NEEDLES WERE PACKAGED WITHOUT VARIABLE DATA. NO BATCH OR EXPIRY DATE IS PRINTED IN THE PACKAGE. DURING MANUFACTURING / IN PROCESS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20920326 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20836086 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20250891 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER TRANSLATED FROM CHINESE TO ENGLISH: "THERE ARE SMALL BLACK DOTS OF CONTAMINATION ON THE PRODUCT, SEE ATTACHMENT FOR DETAILS."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19724102 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 9, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE NEEDLE HUB HAD A HOLE WAS CRACKED/DAMAGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER TRANSLATED FROM CHINESE TO ENGLISH: "CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVED FEEDBACK FROM HOSPITALS, AFTER OPENING AND LOADING THE NEEDLE, TO INJECT, WHEN INJECTING, IT STARTED LEAKING, THERE IS A VIDEO, THEN RECEIVED THE PHYSICAL VIEW, THERE IS A PIECE MISSING FROM THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE AT THE GREEN, THE MISSING PART IS INSIDE THE LUER HEAD, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE AT THE GREEN RUPTURED OFF A PIECE, WHICH CAUSED THE LEAKAGE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19072013 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 15, 2024Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE LEAKED AT THE LUER CONNECTION. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH: "LEAK PRESENT AT THE LUER LOCK TIP DURING MEDICATION INJECTION." DID THE INCIDENT ACTUALLY HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT, THE USER OR A THIRD PARTY - NO. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE POSSIBLE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES AND INDICATE THE REASON WHY THE INCIDENT IS CONSIDERED SERIOUS - RISK OF DETERIORATION IN THE PATIENT'S OR THIRD PARTY'S STATE OF HEALTH, AS THERE IS A RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND INCORRECT DOSAGE OF THE MEDICATION INJECTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18515018 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18181797 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 15, 2023Illegible Information; Missing Information; Illegible Information; Missing Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETE PRINTING OF THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE LABEL, AS WELL AS OTHER PRINTED INFORMATION ON IT BEING BLURRED. THIS OCCURRED WITH 2700 NEEDLES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM CHINESE: "INCOMPLETE PRINTING OF THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE OUTER PACKAGE LABEL, AND BLURRED PRINTING OF SOME FONT INFORMATION SUCH AS QR CODE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17552945 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 22, 2023Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A NEEDLE WITH A BLUE HUB WAS FOUND IN THE PACK OF GREEN-HUBBED BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BD NEEDLES USUALLY HAVE A GREEN PLASTIC HOUSING BEARING THE METALLIC CANNULA. A NEEDLE WITH A BLUE HOUSING WAS FOUND WITHIN THE BATCH."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16980319 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Contamination; Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE ONLY, 21 G THERE WAS FOREIGN MATTER ON THE NEEDLE. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT SHE INFORMED LOT #2147696 PRODUCT # 305917: C#715573, REF#(B)(4) , IMF#55222, 21G 1 ½, IN SAFETY GLIDE NEEDLE WITH PLASTIC PARTICLE ON THE NEEDLE. THIRD INSTANCE IN ~3WEEKS (TWO FOUND SAME DAY ON (B)(6) 23) WHERE A PLASTIC PARTICLE WAS NOTED ON THE TIP OR ON THE SIDE OF THE NEEDLE UPON UNCAPPING THE NEEDLE PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION BY PROVIDER. CONTAMINATED NEEDLE WITH FOREIGN BODY ATTACHED. UNSAFE FOR PATIENT USE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 16908346 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Contamination; Contamination

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE ONLY, 21 G THERE WAS FOREIGN MATTER ON THE NEEDLE ON TWO OF THEM. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT SHE INFORMED LOT #2147696 PRODUCT # (B)(4): C#(B)(4), REF#(B)(4), IMF#(B)(4), 21G 1 ½, IN SAFETY GLIDE NEEDLE WITH PLASTIC PARTICLE ON THE NEEDLE. THIRD INSTANCE IN ~3WEEKS (TWO FOUND SAME DAY ON 4/19/23) WHERE A PLASTIC PARTICLE WAS NOTED ON THE TIP OR ON THE SIDE OF THE NEEDLE UPON UNCAPPING THE NEEDLE PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION BY PROVIDER. CONTAMINATED NEEDLE WITH FOREIGN BODY ATTACHED. UNSAFE FOR PATIENT USE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 16908344 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 8, 2023Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE ONLY, 21 G THERE WAS A CRACK. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE "CRACKED, BROKEN TIP OR TIP STRENGTH" THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CRACKED, BROKEN TIP OR TIP STRENGTH <5KG (11LB), APPLIED TO 3MM FROM THE TOP OF. THE TIP ¿ AQL 0.15. BROKEN OR UNUSABLE LUER LOCK ADAPTOR (LLA) ¿ AQL 0.015. MISSING LLA ¿ AQL 0.065.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16705134 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 16, 2023Crack; Leak/Splash; Crack; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE EXPERIENCED A CRACK WITH THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CANNULA HUB CAUSING LEAKAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: THE DEFECT WAS CONFIRMED DURING SAMPLE EXAMINATION. HOWEVER, THE LEAKAGE COULD BE TRACED BACK TO A CRACK WITHIN THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE CANNULA HUB WHICH IS NOT WHICH IS NOT PROVIDED BY VETTER OR THE SUPPLIER OF VETTER STARTING MATERIALS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16390586 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 15, 2022Material Perforation; Material Perforation

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT 2 BD BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE ONLY, 21 G X 1 1/2 IN. EXPERIENCED THE DISTANCE OF THE PERFORATION IN THE PACKAGING IS IRREGULAR AND THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN THE WIDTH OF ABOUT 2MM. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WE WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT IN THE COURSE OF PROCESSING/PACKAGING OF THE NEEDLES WE FOUND OUT THAT THE DISTANCE OF THE PERFORATION IN THE PACKAGING IS IRREGULAR AND THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN THE WIDTH OF ABOUT 2MM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15985574 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 15, 2022Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT 2 OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE ONLY, 21 G X 1 1/2 IN. ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE HOLES IN THE PACKAGING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WE HEREBY INFORM YOU THAT THE PACKAGING OF THE NEEDLES IS DAMAGED AND THERE ARE HOLES IN THE PACKAGING.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15985573 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 14, 2022Break; Leak/Splash; Break; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT UNSPECIFIED NUMBER THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE SEPARATED DURING COMPOUNDING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW MORE INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME DEFECT [...] WE HAVE STILL BEEN RECEIVING THAT LOT NUMBER IN OUR ORDERS. I HAVE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF TWO NEEDLES THAT SEPARATED DURING COMPOUNDING.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15975091 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K951254. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2889-2020 · Jul 28, 2020 · Terminated
  BD SafetyGlideTM 3ml 25G x 1 3mL SafetyGlide syringes, 50 units in pack
• Z-0315-2018 · Jul 5, 2017 · Terminated
  SafetyGlide Needle, 22GA 1-1/2in, Catalog n. 301701, manufactured by BD, sold in Centurion Convenience Kits. Centurion component code BD17O1NS.
• Z-3116-2017 · Jun 13, 2017 · Terminated
  BD Needle 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide(TM) Non Sterile, Bulk, REF 301701 The BD SafetyGlide(TM) needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from
• Z-2748-2017 · Sep 16, 2016 · Terminated
  BD SafetyGlide" Injection Needle Catalog #305917 The SafetyGlide " needle is intended to be used for general purpose injection, aspiration of fluids from parts of the body below th