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BD Veo 324910Recalls & reported problems

Becton, Dickinson and Company Inc · BD Veo Insulin Syringes with BD Ultra-Fine Needle, U-100, 6mm, 31G, 0.3mL, 1/2 unit · Class 2

Quick summary

This BD Veo insulin syringe has 271 reports, with no deaths and 6 injuries. Many describe liquid, particles or foreign matter found in the syringe or on the needle before use. Some describe leaks, doses that were off, or plungers that would not move. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
279
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 279 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903249107), received between Nov 14, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 273 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (77 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 4 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 4 reportsJun 2024: 1 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 3 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 8 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520268
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material77
  • Leak/Splash51
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem44
  • Volume Accuracy Problem44
  • Failure to Deliver24
  • Break10
  • Defective Component7
  • Contamination6

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions131
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient90
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient37
  • No Patient Involvement9
  • Hypoglycemia4
  • Hyperglycemia3
  • Needle Stick/Puncture2
  • No Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 279 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Deliver

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50937040 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Deliver

    From: (b)(6) Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:39 AM To:(b)(6) Subject: Direct Consumer 2024-06-17 Product Inquiry - Inquiry Ref: "[ ref:!00D300Y0Yr.!5008a02ZEn2J:ref ]" From: (b)(6) Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:39 AM To: (b)(6) Subject: Direct Consumer 2024-06-17 Product Inquiry - Inquiry Ref: "[ ref:!00D300Y0Yr.!5008a02ZEn2J:ref ]" Direct Consumer 2024-06-24 Product Inquiry - Inquiry Ref:Consumer reported could not draw his insulin because he believes the needles are blocked. Lot: 3128169Catalog: 324910Date of Event: 2024-06-24Samples: No3 syringes affectedDeclined to provide address and declined replacement. Email came into Outlook but did not come into Salesforce. CLtmaik see email for Date of Event correction:Date of Event - (b)(6), 2024.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50927101 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50916910 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50916679 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50916451 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Volume Accuracy Problem

    Consumer reported, the first line on the barrel is different between 3 syringes. Stated, he did use the syringes.Lot: 3268200Catalog: 324910Date of Event: UnknownSamples: Yes CL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50885599 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Volume Accuracy Problem

    Consumer reported that the first line on the barrel is different between 3 syringes. Stated, he did use the syringes.Lot: 3268200.Catalog: 324910.Date of Event: Unknown.Samples: Yes CL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50885211 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50680131 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND 2 SYRINGES WITH A DROP OF CLEAR LIQUID ON THE END OF NEEDLE AFTER MOVING THE PLUNGER. BEFORE USE. DC. LOT # 4078015 CATALOG# 324910 DATE OF EVENT SEPT 06 2024 SAMPLE STATUS AWAITING SAMPLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20344108 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    PET OWNER REPORTED SEEING A LIQUID COMING OUT OF THE NEEDLE BEFORE USING. DC. LOT # 4065028 = 2 SYRINGES. LOT # UNKNOWN FROM 1 OTHER BOX 2-3 SYRINGES. CATALOG# 324910. DATE OF EVENT UNKNOWN. SAMPLE STATUS AWAITING SAMPLE: 4065028. SAMPLE STATUS DISCARD: UNKNOWN LOT NUMBER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20323225 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Off-Label Use; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    PET OWNER REPORTED SEEING A LIQUID COMING OUT OF THE NEEDLE BEFORE USING. DC. LOT # 4065028 = 2 SYRINGES; LOT # UNKNOWN FROM 1 OTHER BOX 2-3 SYRINGES; CATALOG# 324910; DATE OF EVENT UNKNOWN; SAMPLE STATUS AWAITING SAMPLE - 4065028; SAMPLE STATUS DISCARD -UNKNOWN LOT NUMBER.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20323092 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    CONSUMER REPORTED THAT A FAMILY MEMBER PICKED UP HIS SYRINGES FROM THE PHARMACY. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE RECEIVED THEM, THEY WERE IN A BROWN PAPER BAG WITH THE PHARMACY LABEL ON THE BAG. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE 10 PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE AND THE BAGS WERE NOT OPEN BUT WERE DAMAGED AND APPEARED TO BE OLD. THE BAG ALSO CONTAINED MIXED PRODUCT. THERE WERE TWO BAGS OF ITEM # 324909, LOT # 8029831. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE LOT # FOR THE OTHER 8 BAGS, PRODUCT # 324910. ALL OF THE BAGS CONTAINED 10 SYRINGES. LOT #: 8029831, UNKNOWN LOT. CATALOG #: 324909, 324910. DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. SAMPLES AVAILABLE: AVAILABLE - SENDING MAIL KIT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20229867 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2024Failure to Deliver; Failure to Deliver

    CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND FROM THIS BOX 1 BAG WITH 3 SYRINGES THAT WOULD NOT DRAW AIR NOR PRESS OUT AIR FROM SYRINGE. NEEDLE CLOGGED. DC LOT # 4044029, CATALOG# 324910, DATE OF EVENT UNKNOWN, SAMPLE STATUS AWAITING SAMPLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20053980 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 18, 2024Failure to Deliver; Failure to Deliver

    FROM: [email protected] <[email protected]> SENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 1:39 AM. TO: PRODUCTCOMPLAINTS <[email protected]> SUBJECT: DIRECT CONSUMER 2024-06-17 PRODUCT INQUIRY - INQUIRY REF: [ REF: (B)(4)]. FROM: [email protected] <[email protected]> SENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 1:39 AM. TO: PRODUCTCOMPLAINTS <[email protected]> SUBJECT: DIRECT CONSUMER 2024-06-17 PRODUCT INQUIRY - INQUIRY REF: [ REF:(B)(4)]. DIRECT CONSUMER 2024-06-24 PRODUCT INQUIRY - INQUIRY REF: CONSUMER REPORTED COULD NOT DRAW HIS INSULIN BECAUSE HE BELIEVES THE NEEDLES ARE BLOCKED. LOT: 3128169. CATALOG: 324910. DATE OF EVENT: 2024-06-24. SAMPLES: NO. 3 SYRINGES AFFECTED. DECLINED TO PROVIDE ADDRESS AND DECLINED REPLACEMENT. EMAIL CAME INTO OUTLOOK BUT DID NOT COME INTO SALESFORCE. CL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19779088 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    CONSUMER REPORTED SEEING "CLEAR LIQUID" IN THE BARREL OF HER SYRINGES. STATED, WHEN SHE DRAWS HER INSULIN, ITS LEAVING THE INSULIN "CLOUDY". " ALSO DESCRIBED IT AS "LITTLE PARTICLES" IN THE VIAL. STATED, SHE REPORTED THIS ISSUE IN A PREVIOUS FILE, (B)(4). LOT: UNKNOWN. CATALOG: 324910. DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. SAMPLES: YES, CL.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19616182 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    MATERIAL #: UNKNOWN BATCH#: 3348051 IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SYRINGE 0.3ML 31GA 6MM HALFUNIT 10BAG HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "CUSTOMER PURCHASED SYRINGES FROM BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS PHARMACY AND STATES THAT 3 OF THE SYRINGES HAD A LIQUID IN THEM." LOT: 3348051 UNABLE TO PROVIDE MATERIAL NUMBER QTY: (B)(4). VERBATIM: COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY PHONE CALL ON 03-MAY-2024. CUSTOMER PURCHASED SYRINGES FROM BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS PHARMACY AND STATES THAT 3 OF THE SYRINGES HAD A LIQUID IN THEM. LOT: 3348051 UNABLE TO PROVIDE MATERIAL NUMBER QTY: (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19397565 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    CONSUMER REPORTED FINDING A LIQUID THAT COMES OUT OF THE NEEDLE, BEFORE USE. LOT # 4008007 CATALOG# 324910 DATE OF EVENT UNKNOWN SAMPLE STATUS AWAITING SAMPLE DC

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19396401 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

    CONSUMER REPORTED, THE FIRST LINE ON THE BARREL IS DIFFERENT BETWEEN 3 SYRINGES. STATED, HE DID USE THE SYRINGES. LOT: 3268200 CATALOG: 324910 DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN SAMPLES: YES CL

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19272218 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

    CONSUMER REPORTED THAT THE FIRST LINE ON THE SYRINGE APPEARS TO BE OFF, STATED THAT THE LINE IS DOWN MORE THAN IT SHOULD BE WHEN COMPARED TO THE OTHERS. LOT #: 3009230; CATALOG #: 324910; DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN; SAMPLES: AVAILABLE - SENDING MAIL KIT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19271707 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2024Volume Accuracy Problem; Volume Accuracy Problem

    CONSUMER REPORTED FINDING ONE SYRINGE WITH SCALE MARKINGS "UNEVENLY SPACED". STATED, HIS CONCERN WAS DRAWING UP THE INCORRECT DOSAGE, SO SYRINGE WAS NOT USED. LOT: 2353340. CATALOG: 324910. DATE OF EVENT: 2024-02-03. SAMPLE: YES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18823426 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 29, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT 7 OF THE BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE HAD FOREIGN MATTER. REPORT 1 OF 2. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM KOREAN TO ENGLISH: 1. BLACK FOREIGN MATTER IS ON THE NEEDLE SURFACE. 2. THE ZERO POINT OF THE SYRINGE SCALE STARTS IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. FM ON THE NEEDLE SURFACE AND THE INDICATOR SEEMS WRONGLY PRINTED ON THE SYRINGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18813627 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 29, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT 7 OF THE BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE HAD SCALE MARKING ISSUES. REPORT 2 OF 2. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM KOREAN TO ENGLISH: 1. BLACK FOREIGN MATTER IS ON THE NEEDLE SURFACE. 2. THE ZERO POINT OF THE SYRINGE SCALE STARTS IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. FM ON THE NEEDLE SURFACE AND THE INDICATOR SEEMS WRONGLY PRINTED ON THE SYRINGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18813626 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 26, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    CONSUMER REPORTED PURCHASED A BOX OF 324910 AND FOUND SEVERAL BAGS = 4-5 BAGS THAT WERE THE 324909. (B)(6). LOT # 3002544. CATALOG# 324910. DATE OF EVENT 12/05/2023. SAMPLE STATUS DISCARD. (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18586793 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING THE BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE THE HUB SEPARATED FROM THE DEVICE. REPORT 2 OF 2. THE FOLLOWING WAS RECEIVED FROM THE INITIAL REPORTER: PET OWNER REPORTED WHEN INJECTING HER CAT ON (B)(6) 2023 THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF IN SITE. (B)(6) 2023 - TODAY THE NEEDLE WAS REMOVED BY THE VET WITHOUT SEDATION. PET OWNER REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023 WHEN REMOVED THE NEEDLE SHIELD FROM SYRINGE, THE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY STAYED IN THE SHIELD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18301964 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BD VEO¿ INSULIN SYRINGES WITH BD ULTRA-FINE¿ NEEDLE A BLACK SPOT IS OBSERVED INSIDE THE SYRINGE HUB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: 1. BEFORE LOADING THE DRUG INTO THE SYRINGE, A WHITE FM WAS FOUND INSIDE THE BARREL. 2. A BLACK SPOT IS OBSERVED INSIDE THE SYRINGE HUB.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18188176 ↗

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