BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Blood Collection Needle 368608Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · Becton Dickinson and Company, USA 22G x 1 1/4 · Class 2
All models of BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needle (4)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This BD Vacutainer Eclipse blood collection needle is a needle used to draw blood into collection tubes. Its 489 reports most often describe a safety shield that is hard or slow to activate, and leaks. Some describe needle sticks, and the reports include 41 injuries and no deaths. Reports rose from 59 the year before to 77 in the latest year. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 486
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 41
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 486 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382903686088), received between Nov 10, 2017 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 41 injuries, 445 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult or Delayed Activation” (122 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. 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
- Difficult or Delayed Activation122
- Leak/Splash109
- Product Quality Problem71
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material31
- Fluid/Blood Leak29
- Break26
- Detachment of Device or Device Component22
- Separation Problem16
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions245
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient148
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient41
- Needle Stick/Puncture40
- No Patient Involvement8
- No Information5
- Exposure to Body Fluids2
- Blood Loss1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 486 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50876310 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
It was reported while using BD Vacutainer® Eclipse¿ Blood Collection Needle, blood leakage from the rubber sleeve occurred with an unspecified number of devices. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870512 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50863115 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50670376 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
REPORT 3 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD IS MISALIGNED OR EASILY POPS OFF OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25095826 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
REPORT 2 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD IS MISALIGNED OR EASILY POPS OFF OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25095824 ↗InjuryMay 6, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking
REPORT 1 OF 3. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE WAS IN PROCESS OF BEING REMOVED, THE SAFETY WAS UNINTENTIONALLY KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE BY THE PATIENT AND STAFF COULD NOT ACTIVATE THE SAFETY AND WAS STUCK BY THE NEEDLE. STAFF MEMBER FOLLOWED STANDARD NEEDLESTICK PROTOCOL PER FACILITY. IT IS UNSPECIFIED IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR TREATMENT TOOK PLACE.
Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture
MAUDE report 25095818 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE NEEDLE AND HOLDER WERE NOT FIXED AND SPUN AROUND. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25071440 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD DETACHED FROM AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24866572 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, INSUFFICIENT BLOOD FLOW WAS SEEN WITH AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24795145 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO BLOOD DRAW USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE NEEDLE AND SINGLE USE HOLDER COULD NOT BE SECURED, THE CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT, BUT IT CONTINUED TO ROTATE AND WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24780533 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF FROM THREE (3) NEEDLES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24746533 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, FOREIGN MATTER WAS FOUND ON THE TIP OF ONE NEEDLE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24746529 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Premature Separation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD HAS DETACHED FROM AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24690606 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Premature Separation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF DEVICES BROKE OFF LEAVING THE NEEDLE EXPOSED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24635140 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, 6 DEVICES WERE FOUND TO HAVE THE HUB SEPARATED FROM THE COLLAR. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24584157 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
REPORT 3 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF THE DEVICE LEADING TO A CLEAN NEEDLESTICK. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture
MAUDE report 24524749 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
REPORT 1 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24524742 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
REPORT 2 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24524741 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, BLOOD FROM ONE DEVICE LEAKED INTO THE HOLDER WHILE TUBES WERE BEING CHANGED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24524738 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation; Premature Separation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD OF ONE DEVICE BROKE OFF. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24520425 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
REPORT 2 OF 3. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24476493 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
REPORT 3 OF 3. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24475709 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
REPORT 1 OF 3. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24475623 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® ECLIPSE¿ BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE, THE SAFETY SHIELD BROKE OFF OF ONE (1) DEVICE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24474226 ↗
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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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