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BD BBL™ Venting Unit 271056Recalls & reported problems

Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD BBL™ Venting Unit · Class 1

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382902710562), received between Jan 16, 2018 and Aug 3, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult or Delayed Separation” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Difficult or Delayed Separation1

Patient problems

  • Needle Stick/Puncture1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 3, 2022Difficult or Delayed Separation; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING BD BBL¿ VENTING UNIT THE CUSTOMER ENCOUNTERED SOME RESISTANCE REMOVING SUB VENT, AND WHEN IT CAME OUT, THEY ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THEMSELVES IN THE HAND . THIS EVENT OCCURRED 1 TIME. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "TECHNICIAN ENCOUNTERED SOME RESISTANCE REMOVING SUB VENT, AND WHEN IT CAME OUT, THEY ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THEMSELVES IN THE HAND. TECHNICIAN WAS STARTED ON BACTRIM DUE TO PATIENT OF CULTURE HAVING MRSA. PATIENT OF CULTURE WAS NEGATIVE FOR HIV, HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15161353 ↗
  • InjuryJan 16, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A THE CUSTOMER STUCK THEMSELVES WHEN REMOVING THE VENT ON A BD BBL¿ VENTING UNIT. THE VENT HAS BEEN USED TO DISPENSE BLOOD ONTO PLATES.

    Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

    MAUDE report 7195416 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.