Lifeguard LG-20-150Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI H787LG201505), received between Feb 7, 2023 and Feb 7, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (2 reports).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K013871); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2023Fracture; Material Frayed; Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove; Material Perforation; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Dull, Blunt; Failure to Advance; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Advance; Material Twisted/Bent; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event; Fracture; Material Frayed; Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove; Material Perforation; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Dull, Blunt; Failure to Advance; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Advance; Material Twisted/Bent; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event

  AN END USER REPORTED AN EVENT WHEN USING A LG 20GA X 1.5IN W/O Y-SITE KIT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE SAFETY LOCKING SYSTEM IN A PROCEDURE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: AFTER ENGAGING THE SAFETY, AFTER USAGE IN A PROCEDURE, THE NURSE INSPECTED THE SAFETY DUE TO THE PREVIOUS DAY'S INCIDENT AS A PRECAUTION. IT WAS NOTICED THE NEEDLE DID NOT ENGAGE IN THE SAFETY. THE NURSE WAS PUNCTURED BY THE NEEDLE ENOUGH TO DRAW BLOOD. SHE HAD TO HAVE LAB WORK DONE ALONG WITH THE PATIENT PER THE FACILITY'S PROTOCOL.

  Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

  MAUDE report 16311731 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2023Fracture; Material Frayed; Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove; Material Perforation; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Dull, Blunt; Failure to Advance; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Advance; Material Twisted/Bent; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event; Fracture; Material Frayed; Material Puncture/Hole; Difficult to Remove; Material Perforation; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Dull, Blunt; Failure to Advance; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Advance; Material Twisted/Bent; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; No Apparent Adverse Event

  AN END USER REPORTED AN EVENT WHEN USING A LG 20GA X 1.5IN W/O Y-SITE KIT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE SAFETY LOCKING SYSTEM IN A PROCEDURE. THE NURSE REPORTING THE EVENT STATED THAT AFTER THE DEVICE WAS USED IN THE PROCEDURE, THE SAFETY WAS ENGAGED ON THE NEEDLE. SHE PICKED UP THE DEVICE AND WAS PUTTING IT INTO THE BIOHAZARD CONTAINER WHEN HER THUMB WAS STUCK BY THE PORT NEEDLE THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF THE TOP END OF THE YELLOW SAFETY CAP. THE NURSE THAT WAS STUCK WITH THE USED NEEDLE DID HAVE TO GO THROUGH ADDITIONAL LAB TESTING PER OUR PROTOCOL.

  Patient problems: Needle Stick/Puncture

  MAUDE report 16311730 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K013871. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0679-2018 · Jul 24, 2017 · Terminated
  20Ga x .75 LifeGuard Huber Needle with Y-site. Product Code: CLGY-2034.
• Z-0914-2013 · Jan 21, 2013 · Terminated
  Lifeguard Infusion Set with Smartsite, 20Ga, 1, CLGY-2010 Huber type needle set used for the infusion of medical fluids into implantable ports.
• Z-1327-2011 · Nov 16, 2010 · Terminated
  Churchill Medical Systems LifeGuard Non-Coring Huber Needle, Lifeguard Non-Coring Safety Infusion Set 22GA, 3/4"; Item # CLG-2234 The Lifeguard