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DropSafe Safety Needle 25GRecalls & reported problems

Htl Strefa S A · The sterile Safety Needle is intended for use in the aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purpose. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 85907996099319), received between Jun 22, 2022 and Jul 12, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking3
  • Fail-Safe Problem1

Patient problems

  • Needle Stick/Puncture3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THE SAFETY MECHANISM FROM THE NEEDLE SUPPLIED WITH THE ANCILLARY KIT FAILED AND CAUSED A BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE. THE SAFETY MECHANISM WAS CLOSED, BUT THE NEEDLE WAS STICKING OUT OF THE SAFETY MECHANISM, AND WHEN THE CAREGIVER WENT TO DISPOSE OF IT IN THE SHARP CONTAINER, IT STUCK THEM.

    Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

    MAUDE report 17312849 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 11, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    CUSTOMER REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH THE STREFA PRODUCT SUPPLIED IN THE KIT, INDICATING THAT THE SAFETY DOESN'T ALWAYS LATCH RIGHT AWAY. CUSTOMER STATED THAT IT TAKES MORE PRESSURE TO GET THE SAFETY TO ENGAGE. THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED MANUFACTURER PRODUCT # 6059 AND LOT # SN25250018 AS ADDITIONAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15781069 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2022Fail-Safe Problem; Fail-Safe Problem

    THE SAFETY NEEDLE DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY OR ALL THE WAY SO IT IS A HAZARD FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WE DID HAVE A RECENT NEEDLE STICK IN THE CLINIC BUT MEDICAL ATTN WAS NOT REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

    MAUDE report 14883790 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SAFETY NEEDLE PROVIDED IN AN ANCILLARY CONVENIENCE KIT DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY OR CLOSE COMPLETELY, AND IS THEREFORE A HAZARD FOR THE EMPLOYEES. A USER RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A NEEDLE STICK INJURY IN THE CLINIC. USERS HAVE INDICATED THAT THE TOP CLICK IS NOT HOLDING THE NEEDLE DOWN, AND THAT IT REQUIRES 2 CLICKS TO HOLD THE NEEDLE DOWN.

    Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

    MAUDE report 14777914 ↗

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