N/A 305136Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 71 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382903051367), received between Jul 17, 2018 and Feb 6, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 59 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (23 reports).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K021475); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 71 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole

  HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE NEEDLE , SO ITS LEAKING NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24278218 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Leak/Splash; Material Puncture/Hole

  IT IS REPORTED, HOLE IN THE NEEDLE HUB. MATERIAL: 305136. BATCH: 2021694. WHILE TESTING A SYRINGE FOR BREAK LOOSE GLIDE FORCE USING A BD NEEDLE, LIQUID WAS SEEN EXTRUDING THROUGH A HOLE IN THE NEEDLE HUB AS WELL AS THE NEEDLE DURING TESTING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THE NEEDLE WAS USED DURING BREAK LOOSE GLIDE FORCE TESTING. THE RESULT OF THAT TEST IS INVALID DUE TO THE DEFECT IN THE NEEDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24047866 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  BATCH NUMBER#: 2265199. IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THEY HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE 27G 1 1/4" PRECISION GLIDE NEEDLES, LOT 2265199, EXP. 10/31/2027. IT IS RANDOM BUT SOME OF THE NEEDLES DON'T ALLOW ANY OF THE DRAWN-UP MEDICATIONS TO BE ADMINISTERED, IT'S LIKE THERE IS NO OPENING IN THE END OF THE NEEDLE. THE MEDICATIONS ARE DRAWN UP USING AN 18G BLUNT NEEDLE AND THEN WE DISPOSE OF IT AND PUT THE 27G NEEDLE ON. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH THESE OR IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20438939 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Break; Break

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED: MATERIAL# 305136 . BATCH# UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT NEEDLE BROKE DURING USE. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. NEEDLE BROKE DURING USE. MEDLINE COMPLAINT #: (B)(4). VENDOR PART #: 305136.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19566333 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 15, 2024Break; Break

  THIS MDR IS FOR THE 1ST EVENT WITH UNKNOWN EVENT DATE MATERIALS#: 305136. BATCH#: 2021694. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT NEEDLE SNAPPING OFF AT HUB. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. CUSTOMER REPORTS NEEDLE SNAPPING OFF AT HUB THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE HOWEVER ON (B)(6) 2024 STATES GIVING INJECTION TO PATIENT AND NEEDLE SNAPPED OFF IN PATIENT BUTTOCK AND SENT TO HOSPITAL. PRODUCT#: 305136. LOT#: 2021694.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18710691 ↗
• InjuryFeb 12, 2024Break; Break

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED. MATERIALS#: 305136, BATCH#: 2021694. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT NEEDLE SNAPPING OFF AT HUB. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. CUSTOMER REPORTS NEEDLE SNAPPING OFF AT HUB THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE HOWEVER ON (B)(6) 2024 STATES GIVING INJECTION TO PATIENT AND NEEDLE SNAPPED OFF IN PATIENT BUTTOCK AND SENT TO HOSPITAL. PRODUCT#: 305136. LOT#: 2021694.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18684857 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 25, 2023Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BD CONVENTIONAL NEEDLES 12 WERE BLOCKED. THE FOLLOWING WAS RECEIVED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: VERBATIM: ISSUE: THE 27 GAUGE 1 ¼¿ NEEDLES ARE NOT CANNULATED. THE NEEDLES ARE BLOCKED SO NOTHING CAN PASS THROUGH THEM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17393591 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2023Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 9 BD SAFETY NEEDLES WERE CLOGGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: AS PER ACCOUNT, I WANTED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF DEFECTIVE NEEDLES WE HAS BEEN GETTING IN JUST THE PAST 3MONTHS. WE HAVE 9 OBSTRUCTED NEEDLES - BD 27GX1.25" PER 7 NEEDLES ALL FROM THE SAME BATCH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17049210 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES THE NEEDLE WAS CLOGGED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL#: 305136, BATCH#: 2175216. IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT 27 G 1.5¿ NEEDLES (CLOGGED ¿ WOULD NOT INFUSE) X 2 SEPARATE KITS. COMPLAINT NUMBER - (B)(4). CREATED DATE - 03-03-23. EVENT DATE - (B)(6) 2023. MANUFACTURING SITE - JRZ. PRODUCT MALFUNCTION/FAILURE MODE - DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY - 27 G 1.5¿ NEEDLES (CLOGGED ¿ WOULD NOT INFUSE) X 2 SEPARATE KITS. COMPLAINT QUANTITY - 2. MFG. SKU NUMBER - 305136. COMPONENT NAME - DISC SUG BF301629 (021723)NDL,27GX1-1/4IN,PRECISIONGLIDE. INVESTIGATED COMPONENT LOT NUMBER - 2175216. WAS THERE AN INJURY - NO. WAS THERE A DEATH - NO.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16635757 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2023Failure to Deliver; Failure to Deliver

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE IS CLOGGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: THE CUSTOMER ATTACHES THEM ON THE SYRINGE AND ATTEMPT TO PRIME WITH THE LOCAL ANESTHETIC AND THE NEEDLE APPEARS TO NOT HAVE AN OPEN BORE

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16427776 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE LEAKED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: COMES OUT THE SIDE WHERE THE NEEDLE ATTACHES TO THE HUB.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16427639 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 100 BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLES HAD GLUE-LIKE, FOREIGN RESIDUE ON THEIR HUBS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "APPROXIMATELY 100, TO DATE, HAVE WHITE GLUE RESIDUE AT THE HUB OF THE NEEDLES."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16317091 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 6, 2022Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES THE NEEDLE WAS CLOGGED. THIS OCCURRED 15 TIMES. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: SOLUTION WON'T COME OUT OF THE NEEDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15929428 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 6, 2022Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES THE NEEDLE WAS CLOGGED. THIS OCCURRED 20 TIMES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: SOLUTION WON'T COME OUT OF THE NEEDLE

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15927287 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE EXPERIENCED LEAKAGE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PROVIDER WAS DOING A TRIGGER POINT INJECTION. WHEN HE STARTED TO INJECT THE MEDICATION STARTED SQUIRTING OUT OF THE PLASTIC AREA WHERE THE NEEDLE CONNECTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15920849 ↗
• InjuryNov 23, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE NEEDLE AN ADVERSE REACTION OCCURRED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM PORTUGUESE TO ENGLISH: CUSTOMER CONTACTED YESTERDAY (10/31) CLAIMING THAT THREE PATIENTS (BABIES) SUFFERED AN ADVERSE REACTION SUCH AS NON-INFECTIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK, THAT IS, A REACTION DUE TO SOMETHING CHEMICAL. THE INSTITUTION OPENED A NOTIFICATION WITH THE HEALTH SURVEILLANCE. THIS IS PATIENT 2 OF 3. WAS THERE ANY HARM TO THE PATIENT? THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. WAS THERE A NEED FOR MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION DUE TO THE EVENT (IMAGING EXAMS, SURGERY, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, ETC)? THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. THEY DID NOT REQUIRE SURGERY, BUT DUE TO THE SEVERITY THEY REQUIRED ADVANCED INTENSIVE CARE SUPPORT. WHAT MEDICATION WAS BEING ADMINISTERED? 10% GLUCOSE SERUM. THERE WAS ALSO THE USE OF SALINE SOLUTION 09% TO WASH THE ACCESS. (THE SERUM MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND WE FOLLOWED THE SAME EVALUATION PROCESS WITH T

  Patient problems: Respiratory Arrest

  MAUDE report 15859399 ↗
• InjuryNov 23, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE NEEDLE AN ADVERSE REACTION OCCURRED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM PORTUGUESE TO ENGLISH: CUSTOMER CONTACTED YESTERDAY (10/31) CLAIMING THAT THREE PATIENTS (BABIES) SUFFERED AN ADVERSE REACTION SUCH AS NON-INFECTIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK, THAT IS, A REACTION DUE TO SOMETHING CHEMICAL. THE INSTITUTION OPENED A NOTIFICATION WITH THE HEALTH SURVEILLANCE. THIS IS PATIENT 3 OF 3. WAS THERE ANY HARM TO THE PATIENT? (DETAIL) THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. ¿ WAS THERE A NEED FOR MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION DUE TO THE EVENT (IMAGING EXAMS, SURGERY, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, ETC)? (DETAIL) THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. THEY DID NOT REQUIRE SURGERY, BUT DUE TO THE SEVERITY THEY REQUIRED ADVANCED INTENSIVE CARE SUPPORT. ¿ WHAT MEDICATION WAS BEING ADMINISTERED? 10% GLUCOSE SERUM. THERE WAS ALSO THE USE OF SALINE SOLUTION 09% TO WASH THE ACCESS. (THE SERUM MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND WE FOLLOWED THE SAME EVA

  Patient problems: Respiratory Arrest

  MAUDE report 15859397 ↗
• InjuryNov 23, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE NEEDLE AN ADVERSE REACTION OCCURRED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, TRANSLATED FROM PORTUGUESE TO ENGLISH: CUSTOMER CONTACTED YESTERDAY (10/31) CLAIMING THAT THREE PATIENTS (BABIES) SUFFERED AN ADVERSE REACTION SUCH AS NON-INFECTIOUS ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK, THAT IS, A REACTION DUE TO SOMETHING CHEMICAL. THE INSTITUTION OPENED A NOTIFICATION WITH THE HEALTH SURVEILLANCE. THIS IS PATIENT 1 OF 3. WAS THERE ANY HARM TO THE PATIENT? (DETAIL) THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. WAS THERE A NEED FOR MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION DUE TO THE EVENT (IMAGING EXAMS, SURGERY, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, ETC)? (DETAIL) THE PATIENTS INVOLVED PROGRESSED TO CARDIORESPIRATORY ARREST REQUIRING OROTRACHEAL INTUBATION AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT. THEY DID NOT REQUIRE SURGERY, BUT DUE TO THE SEVERITY THEY REQUIRED ADVANCED INTENSIVE CARE SUPPORT. WHAT MEDICATION WAS BEING ADMINISTERED? 10% GLUCOSE SERUM. THERE WAS ALSO THE USE OF SALINE SOLUTION 09% TO WASH THE ACCESS. (THE SERUM MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND WE FOLLOWED THE SAME EVALUAT

  Patient problems: Respiratory Arrest

  MAUDE report 15859294 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 19, 2022Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLES WAS CLOGGED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: SEVERAL OF THE NEEDLES DO NOT ALLOW FLUID TO PASS THROUGH.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15635880 ↗
• InjurySep 2, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES THE NEEDLE BROKE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL # 305136 BATCH # 2021694. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE WHILE ADMINISTERING A SHOT. VERBATIM: BD1 - 305136 - LOT:2021694 - NEEDLE BROKE WHILE NURSE WAS GIVING SHOT. NEEDLE BROKE OFF FROM HUB WHILE IN PATIENT BODY. PATIENT REQUIRING TO HAVE SURGICAL INTERVENTION TO REMOVE NEEDLE THAT BROKE OFF IN HER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15346165 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES NEEDLE BROKE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WE WERE NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT FROM A CUSTOMER STATING NEEDLE BROKE DURING USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15164112 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage

  MATERIAL # 305136. BATCH # 0115061. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEEDLE CLOGGED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE. FOUR NEEDLES WERE AFFECTED, HOWEVER, NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THE LUMEN IS NOT FLUSHING.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14807891 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A BD¿ NEEDLE 1 1/4 IN. SINGLE USE, STERILE, 27 G, THE NEEDLE BROKE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: INJECTION NEEDLE BROKE FROM HUB DURING USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13581802 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 24, 2022Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ 27 G X 1-1/4" HYPODERMIC NEEDLES FOREIGN MATTER WAS FOUND ON THE NEEDLE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT : THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ADHESIVE ISSUE ON NEEDLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13333398 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 2, 2021Complete Blockage; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Complete Blockage; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD PRECISIONGLIDE¿ NEEDLE WAS BLOCKED BY EPOXY DURING THE NERVE BLOCKER INJECTION. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "THE NEEDLE WAS ABOUT TO BE USED FOR AN INJECTION FOR NERVE BLOCKS, HOWEVER, AS THE PHYSICIAN PRESSED DOWN ON THE PLUNGER, HE FELT THAT THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF RESISTANCE/THERE WAS SOMETHING NOT RIGHT. HE PULLED THE NEEDLE OUT AND NOTICED A WHITE MATERIAL ON THE SHAFT OF THE NEEDLE. A DIFFERENT NEEDLE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12916304 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K021475. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0588-2021 · Nov 18, 2020 · Terminated
  BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampoules and parts of the bo
• Z-0207-2018 · May 31, 2017 · Terminated
  BD Precision Glide Needle 18G x 1 RB, Catalog 305195 Product Usage: These needles are intended for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration, infusion, venipuncture to obtain bl
• Z-1009-2012 · Oct 8, 2011 · Terminated
  BD 30G1/2" Precision Glide" Needle Needles are used for aspiration and injection of medications