BD SafetyGlide 305927Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903059270), received between May 16, 2018 and Apr 1, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (2 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 18, 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.

• MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE HAD A SYRINGE NEEDLE CONNECTIVITY ISSUE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "THE SLIP TIP SYRINGE AND THE NEEDLE WERE DISCONNECTING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE NEEDLE FROM THE PATIENT." VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. MEDLINE COMPLAINT #: (B)(4) DEFECT DESCRIPTION: THE SLIP TIP SYRINGE AND THE NEEDLE WERE DISCONNECTING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE NEEDLE FROM THE PATIENT MEDLINE PART #: 39765 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SYR 1ML W/NDL 27GX5/8 SAFETY VENDOR PART #: 305927 LOT #: UNKNOWN DATE REPORTED: 12/02/2021 SAMPLE RECEIVED: NO RESPONSE NEEDED: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLAINT REPORTED TO FDA AS MDR-30 DAY. REFERENCE NO. (B)(4) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 3/15/2024 1. PHYSICAL SAMPLE AVAILABLE OR NOT AVAILABLE? NOT AVAILABLE 2.ANY PICTURE OF THIS COMPLAINT? NO 3. HOW WAS TREATMENT COMPLETED FOR CUSTOMER? UNKNOWN 4. HOW WAS THE PATIENT OUTCOME? ARE THERE ANY CLINICAL SIGNS, HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT? NO INJURY 5.PLEASE PROVIDE BATCH NUMBER? UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19014982 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 3, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A STOPPER ISSUE OCCURRED BEFORE USE WITH A SYRINGE 1ML S/T W/NDL SFTYGLD 27X5/8 RB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, "DOUBLE OF STOPPER." 2 OCCURRENCES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9548970 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 30, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED WITH THE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE WITH NEEDLE THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH FOREIGN MATTER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8018966 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 22, 2018Component Missing; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 1 ML BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE WITH NEEDLE DO NOT HAVE STOPPERS, ¿RENDERING THEM USELESS¿. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXPOSURE, INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7534769 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Material Separation; Expulsion

  IT WAS REPORTED WITH THE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE WITH NEEDLE THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH NEEDLE SEPARATION. IT WAS STATED ¿THE NURSE WAS TRYING TO CAP THE NEEDLE AND THE NEEDLE FLEW OFF AND SHOT ACROSS THE ROOM, UNCAPPED.¿ THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7519694 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2018Disassembly; Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED WITH THE USE OF THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ SYRINGE WITH NEEDLE THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH LEAKAGE. IT WAS STATED ¿THE SYRINGES COME APART WHEN REMOVING FROM THE PATIENT OR GIVING MEDICATION. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRAWING UP MEDICATION TO GIVE AN IV THE SYRINGE HAVE TO BE SWITCH BECAUSE THERE'S NO LUERLOCK FOR NEEDLESS SYSTEM.¿ THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7519120 ↗

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