BD SafetyGlide 23x1-1/2 RB TW 304387Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · NEEDLE SAFETYGLIDE 23X1-1/2 RB TW · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382903043874), received between Jun 6, 2023 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 12 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Activation Failure1
- Activation Problem1
- Connection Problem1
- Leak/Splash1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions11
- Needle Stick/Puncture1
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50849056 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50304541 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24603743 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24603738 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24581454 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD NEEDLE SAFETYGLIDE 23X1-1/2 RB TW NEEDLE PULLED OUT OF THE HUB. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. DESCRIBE EVENT: MA GIVING B12 INJECTION NEEDLE CAME APART OF SYRINGE AND MEDICATION SPILLED OUT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: 1. KINDLY PROVIDE THE DATE OF EVENT. - 07/21/2025. 2. ANY ADVERSE EVENT OR SERIOUS INJURY REPORTED TO PATIENT OR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL? IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS. NONE TO PROVIDER/STAFF OR PATIENT; PATIENT JUST DID NOT RECEIVE ALL OF THE B12 MEDICATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22796216 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SAFETYGLIDE 23X1-1/2 RB TW HAD A SYRINGE NEEDLE CONNECTIVITY ISSUE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL # 304387 BATCH # UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE SAFETY NEEDLES HAVE A FLIMSY ACTUAL NEEDLE AND ARE HARD TO ACTIVATE THE SAFETY ON. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE HAS TOLD YOU BUT*** IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT OUR NEW "SAFETY" NEEDLES. THE ACTUAL NEEDLE IS FLIMSY BUT IT IS HARD TO ACTIVATE THE SAFETY ON IT. THE NURSES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE GOING TO STICK THEMSELVES BECAUSE THEIR FINGER IS TRYING TO SLIDE IT UP. WHAT HAPPENS IS THEIR FINGER PUSHES TO ENGAGE THE SAFETY PIECE AND IT SLIPS OFF OF IT AND GOES TO THE TOP OF THE NEEDLE. IT DID ACTUALLY HAPPEN IN . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: I THINK WE FIGURED OUT THE ISSUE. IT WAS HAPPENING WITH NON-LURE LOCK SYRINGES. 1. WHEN TRYING TO ACTIVATE THE SAFETY USING THE TABLE TOP METHOD IT WOULD FLY OFF THE SYRINGE WITHOUT ENGAGING. 2. IF USING THE FINGER TO SLIDE IT UP IT IS HARD TO ACTIVATE WITH "WET" GLOVED HANDS IT IS HARD TO ACTIVATE AND THE FINGER WOULD SLIDE UP THE DEVICE WITHOUT ENGAGING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22398640 ↗MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture
MAUDE report 22398626 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2024Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20294104 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20232786 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Break; Break
MATERIAL#: 304387 BATCH NUMBER#: 3012230. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD NEEDLE SAFETYGLIDE 23X1-1/2 RB TW NEEDLE BROKE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED SURGEON INSERTED HYPO NEEDLE INTO PATIENT'S CHEST TO INJECT LOCAL FOR SURGICAL INCISION. WHEN HE INSERTED THE HYPO, THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF WHILE USING IT ON THE PATIENT. NEEDLE AND OTHER PIECES WERE REMOVED AND NONE LEFT INSIDE PATIENT. (BF304387) LOT NUMBER - 3012230. PLEASE REVIEW THE CASE INFORMATION BELOW FOR A CUSTOMER REPORTED COMPLAINT FOR ONE OF YOUR PRODUCTS. THERE IS A SAMPLE AVAILABLE. COMPLAINT NUMBER, CREATED DATE, EVENT DATE, MANUFACTURING SITE, PRODUCT MALFUNCTION/FAILURE MODE. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: COMPLAINT QUANTITY SAMPLE AVAILABLE RESOURCE COMPONENT # MFG. SKU NUMBER COMPONENT NAME INVESTIGATED COMPONENT LOT NUMBER WAS THERE AN INJURY WAS THERE A DEATH CASE (B)(4). ON (B)(6) 2024 BROKE SURGEON INSERTED HYPO NEEDLE INTO PATIENT'S CHEST TO INJECT LOCAL FOR SURGICAL INCISION. WHEN HE INSERTED THE HYPO, THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF WHILE USING IT ON THE PATIENT. NEEDLE AND OTHER PIECES WERE REMOVED AND NONE LEFT INSIDE PATIENT. (BF304387)
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19960407 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2023Activation Failure; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD SAFETYGLIDE¿ NEEDLE SAFETY MECHANISM WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MAY 3. DR. WAS PREFORMING AN INJECTION ON A HIP JOINT AND THE NEEDLE BENT AND WAS DIFFICULT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE PATIENT. WHEN TEH SAFETY GLIDE WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE APPLIED THE NEEDLE BENT FURTHER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CAP - RISK TO STAFF FOR NEEDLE PRICK.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17075413 ↗
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 · TerminatedBD SafetyGlideTM 3ml 25G x 1 3mL SafetyGlide syringes, 50 units in pack
- Z-0315-2018 · Jul 5, 2017 · TerminatedSafetyGlide 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 · TerminatedBD 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 · TerminatedBD 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
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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