BD® Quincke Spinal Needles 405184Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382904051846), received between Mar 2, 2018 and Mar 3, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Delivered as Unsterile Product” (1 report).

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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 3, 2020Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE SPINAL S/SU 18GA 3-1/2IN QUINCKE WAS USED PAST THE "12/2019" EXPIRATION DATE TO "VENT 20CC VIALS OF RED BLOOD CELLS" WHILE DRAWING THEM INTO A SYRINGE. THE DEFECT WAS NOTICED DURING USE. THIS OCCURRED ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE DATES AND/OR PATIENT INFORMATION ARE UNKNOWN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WE HAVE A LOT OF SPINAL NEEDLES (4342766) THAT WERE USED (5) PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE. THE EXPIRATION DATE WAS 12/2019." "THEY WERE USED TO VENT 20CC VIALS OF RED BLOOD CELLS, WHILE DRAWING THEM INTO A SYRINGE."

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9781536 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 21, 2020Delivered as Unsterile Product

  PT NEEDED A LUMBAR PUNCTURE (LP). THE BD SPINAL NEEDLE THAT WAS GOING TO BE USED FOR THE LP HAS A HAIR STUCK IN THE UNOPENED PACKAGE. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 9616088 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 2, 2018Disconnection; Difficult to Remove; Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE A SPINAL NEEDLE BD¿ QUINCKE MALFUNCTIONED AS ¿DURING A BONE MARROW PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BECOME LODGED/STUCK. UNABLE TO REMOVE EASILY, THE PLASTIC HUB BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE NEEDLE PORTION WHICH REMAINED INSERTED (PATIENT END). THE PRODUCT WAS REMOVED MANUALLY WITH SOME MINOR MANUAL FORCE BY A MEMBER OF THE CLINICAL TEAM USING A PAIR OF GLOVES FOR EXTRA GRIP. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7310126 ↗