BD Pet Syringes, 0.3mL x 12MM U-40 323000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 34 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903230006), received between Apr 9, 2018 and Oct 7, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 32 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Volume Accuracy Problem” (6 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. 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 25 most recent of 34 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  PET OWNER REPORTED FINDING TWO SYRINGES THAT WERE MISSING THE "SCALE MARKINGS" BEFORE USE. LOT: 3346004, CATALOG: 323000, DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN, SAMPLES: YES CL.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20384347 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  VETERINARIAN REPORTED ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER THAT THE RUBBER STOPPERS ARE CROOKED IN THE BARREL. SHE STATED THAT THERE ARE ABOUT 5 SYRINGES WITH THE PROBLEM. VET DID NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION SO SHE SAID SHE WILL ASK THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT US. SHE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE LOT #. LOT #: 3065610 CATALOG #: UNKNOWN DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN SAMPLES: AVAILABILITY UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19263122 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 28, 2023Defective Component; Defective Component

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGES THE PLUNGER WAS LOOSE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER STATED, TWO SYRINGES ARE USED PER DAY. STATED, THE PLUNGER ROD IS REALLY LOOSE STATED, SCALE MARKING FONTS ARE LARGER AT TOP OF BARREL AND MUCH SMALLER AT THE BOTTOM OF BARREL STATED, SOMETIMES FONT IS SO SMALL THAT HE CANNOT SEE THE NUMBERS. LOT: 2206995 CATALOG: DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN SAMPLES: YES CL U40 SYRINGE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VOICEMAIL FROM PET OWNER STATING HE'S FINDING "BENT NEEDLES" PRIOR TO INJECTION STATED, BARREL SIZES SEEM DIFFERENT, "SOME ARE LARGE AND SAME ARE SMALL".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17220252 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 28, 2023Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGES THERE WERE SCALE MARKING ISSUES. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER STATED, TWO SYRINGES ARE USED PER DAY. STATED, THE PLUNGER ROD IS REALLY LOOSE STATED, SCALE MARKING FONTS ARE LARGER AT TOP OF BARREL AND MUCH SMALLER AT THE BOTTOM OF BARREL. STATED, SOMETIMES FONT IS SO SMALL THAT HE CANNOT SEE THE NUMBERS. LOT: 2206995. CATALOG: DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. SAMPLES: YES CL. U40 SYRINGE COMPLAINT. RECEIVED VOICEMAIL FROM PET OWNER STATING HE'S FINDING "BENT NEEDLES" PRIOR TO INJECTION STATED, BARREL SIZES SEEM DIFFERENT, "SOME ARE LARGE AND SAME ARE SMALL".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17220220 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 25, 2023Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD¿ PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE EXPERIENCED SCALE MARKING ISSUES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND 1 SYRINGE WITHOUT ANY SCALE MARKING ON THE BARREL OF SYRINGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16812463 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF BD¿ PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGES FROM LOTS 2332719 AND 2003427 HAD SLANTED SCALE MARKINGS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "PET OWNER REPORTED "SCALE MARKINGS" ON SOME OF THE BARRELS ARE NOT STRAIGHT. STATED, THE MARKINGS ARE "SLANTED"? STATED, TWO BOXES AFFECTED"

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16640347 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 15, 2023Defective Component; Failure to Deliver; Defective Component; Failure to Deliver

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE WAS STUCK IN VIAL WHILE DRAWING THE INSULIN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: HE ALSO STATED THAT THE NEEDLE OF ANOTHER SYRINGE WAS STUCK IN THE VIAL WHILE DRAWING THE INSULIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16548103 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 13, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE BROKE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE THE SYRINGE, THE VIAL FELL ON THE FLOOR AND BROKE WITH THE NEEDLE/SYRINGE IN IT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16534889 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 13, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE BROKE WHEN REMOVING CAP. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: NEEDLE FELL APART UPON REMOVING CAP.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16531504 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 10, 2023Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE WAS DAMAGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WANTED TO REPORT THIS BENT SYRINGE FROM A LOT OF U-40, SYRINGES I PURCHASED FOR MY DOG.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16358213 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 15, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD 0.3ML VET SYRINGE EXPERIENCED HUB SEPARATION. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER REPORTED NEEDLE HUB SEPARATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14120779 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PET SYRINGES VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE EXPERIENCED HUB SEPARATION FROM THE DEVICE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE HUB SEPARATED AND STAYED INSIDE OF THE SHIELD.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14116374 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2022Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PET SYRINGES 3/10ML 12.7MM X 29G THE SCALE MARKINGS WERE MISALIGNED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO. 323000 BATCH NO. 1102439. IT WAS REPORTED THAT SCALE MARKINGS ARE CROOKED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13472333 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 26, 2022Break; Delivered as Unsterile Product; Break; Delivered as Unsterile Product

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PET SYRINGES 3/10ML 12.7MM X 29G A PLUNGER WAS FOUND BROKEN AND NON STERILE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: BATCH#: 1102439, MATERIAL#: 323000. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A BROKEN PLUNGER ROD AND CAP. THE SYRINGE WAS NOT USED AND WAS RECEIVED BROKEN OUT OF THE PACKAGE. THE INNER PACKAGE (BAG) AND OUTER PACKAGING (BOX) SHOWED NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE. PRODUCT HAS BEEN SAVED IF NEEDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13359759 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 22, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD VETERINARY INSULIN SYRINGE EXPERIENCED HUB SEPARATION FROM THE DEVICE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER REPORTED NEEDLE HUB SEPARATED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13065542 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 1, 2021Defective Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Defective Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD SYRINGE 0.3ML VET U40 29GA 12.7MM EXPERIENCED 2 CASES OF HUB SEPARATION FROM THE DEVICE, AND 2 CASES OF STOPPER DEFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PRODUCT FOR MORE THAN 3 1/2 YEARS. I HAVE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN DEFECTIVE SYRINGES. THE DEFECTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: -NEEDLE BREAKS OFF AND IS STUCK IN THE RED CAP -NEEDLE IS BENT IN THE RED CAP -BLACK INDICATOR IS DISTORTED /DAMAGED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12906364 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 19, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD PET SYRINGES, 0.3ML X 12MM U-40 THE PLUNGER ROD WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE AND THE HUB SEPARATED FROM DEVICE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE HUB SEPARATED AND WAS STUCK INSIDE OF THE SHIELD. ALSO REPORTED THAT THE PLUNGER ROD IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12193571 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 6, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 3 VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM HUBS SEPARATED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER : THE CONSUMER REPORTED THAT WHEN NEEDLE SHIELDS WERE REMOVED THE NEEDLE HUBS SEPARATED.   DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. SAMPLES: YES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12125820 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2021Defective Device; Defective Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SYRINGE 0.3ML VET U40 29GA 12.7MM 10BAG EXPERIENCED DEVICE DAMAGE/DEFORMATION WHILE STILL CONSIDERED OPERABLE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO:323000 BATCH NO: 0174596. PET OWNER REPORTED NEEDLES CROOKED/BENT. INCONSISTENT NEEDLE COLOR, STATED THAT SOME OF THE NEEDLES APPEAR TO HAVE A DULL RATHER THAN SHINY. SOME OF THE SYRINGES HAVE TINY CRACKS ON BARREL TOWARDS THE TOP. CONSUMER DOES NOT RE-USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11996411 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 1 BD VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM HUB SEPARATED FROM THE DEVICE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER :   THE CONSUMER REPORTED THE NEEDLES ARE DULL, WILL NOT PENETRATE THE SKIN AND THE NEEDLE HUB SEPARATED.   DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN, SAMPLES: AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11963237 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM 10 BAG HAD SCALE MARKING ISSUES DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE U-40 SYRINGES ARE CAUSING THE PET OWNER TO USE THE INSULIN QUICKER AND SHE BELIEVES SHE IS MEASURING THE DOSE INCORRECTLY. ALSO, THE PET'S NUMBERS HAVE FLUCTUATED AND THE PET IS MORE TIRED LATELY. VERBATIM: PET OWNER STATED SHE HAS U-100 INSULIN AND WAS PRESCRIBED THE U-100 SYRINGES. STATED THE PHARMACY INFORMED HER OF THE U-40 SYRINGES AND ADVISED SHE SHOULD TRY THEM. PET OWNER STATED SHE IS USING THE INSULIN QUICKER THEN WHAT SHE SHOULD BE. STATED SHE GIVES 4 UNITS A DAY AND BELIEVES SHE IS MEASURING THE DOSES INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN USING THE INSULIN FASTER. STATED HER PET'S NUMBERS HAVE BEEN FLUCTUATING AND HER PET IS MORE TIRED LATELY. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT PET OWNER CONSULT WITH HER VET. "

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 11060876 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM 10 BAG BROKE AT THE CANNULA DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE HEAD COMES OFF WHEN THE CAP IS REMOVED. VERBATIM: EMAIL RECEIVED¿2020-11-17 14:30:21. I PURCHASE A BOX OF 100 PET SYRINGES AND SEVERAL HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE... NEEDLE HEAD COMES OFF WHEN CAP IS REMOVED. LOT # 9266921.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10988600 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 8, 2020Failure to Deliver; Failure to Deliver

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM 10 BAG WAS UNABLE TO ASPIRATE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO:323000 BATCH NO: 9266921. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONSUMER, A PET OWNER, FEELS THE PLUNGER IS UNABLE TO DRAW UP VETSULIN.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10505524 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2020Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE THE VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM 10 BAG EXPERIENCED SHIELD/CAP DOES NOT ATTACH/DETACH AND NEEDLESTICK INJURY - SELF. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT WITH FOUR SYRINGES IT WAS HARD TO REMOVE SHIELDS AND THE NEEDLE HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED WHEN REMOVED. ALSO REPORTED, ON ONE OF THESE SYRINGES SHE PULLED HARD AND NEEDLE STUCK HER FINGER. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT.

  Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

  MAUDE report 10434288 ↗
• InjuryAug 18, 2020Material Puncture/Hole; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Puncture/Hole; Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT VET SYRINGE 0.3ML X 29G X 12.7MM 10 BAG NEEDLE WENT THROUGH THE SHIELD AND CAUSED A NEEDLE STICK. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO. 323000 BATCH NO. UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN RE-CAPPING SYRINGE, NEEDLE WENT THROUGH SHIELD AND CAUSED NEEDLE STICK. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION RECEIVED. CONSUMER REPORTED IN HER PRIOR BOX USED FOR HER CAT HAD A SYRINGE WHEN RECAPPED THE SHIELD TO THE NEEDLE, AFTER INJECTING HER CAT, THE NEEDLE WENT THRU THE SHIELD AND STUCK HER FINGER. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION RECEIVED. CLAIMS FINGER HEALED FINE WITHOUT ISSUES. ADVISED THIS PET OWNER NOT TO RESHIELD THE SYRINGES, JUST PLACE THEM IN THE SHARPS CONTAINER.

  Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

  MAUDE report 10418561 ↗