BD NokorRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 5 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 21
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 5 models of BD Nokor by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 21 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 11, 2019 and Aug 28, 2024 — classified as 21 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (9 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BD Nokor problems
Device problems
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material9
- Defective Component4
- Break2
- Leak/Splash2
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem1
- Inaccurate Information1
- Material Protrusion/Extrusion1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- No Patient Involvement4
- Insufficient Information3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Information1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
BD Nokor models
5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD Nokor 305213NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE7 reports
- BD Nokor 305214NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE5 reports
- BD Nokor 305201NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE4 reports
- BD Nokor 305216NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE3 reports
- BD Nokor 305215NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE2 reports
Recent BD Nokor adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 28, 2024
A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WORKING IN THE CLEAN ROOM BROUGHT A CONCERN TO ME THAT SHE DISCOVERED AFTER OPENING WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS A BD PRECISIONGLIDE NEEDLE 18G X 1 1/2" TW PACKAGE AND ATTACHING THE NEEDLE TO A SYRINGE. SHE NOTICED A FILTER ATTACHED WHICH CAUSE HER TO TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THE PACKAGING AND DISCOVER THE NEEDLE WAS ACTUALLY A BD NOKOR FILTER NEEDLE WITH 5 MICRON FILTER 18G X 1 1/2 TW. SHE LOOKED IN ALL AREAS OF THE PHARMACY WHERE NEEDLES ARE STORED AND FOUND SEVERAL AREAS IN WHICH THESE PRODUCTS WERE MIXED. THEY HAVE THE SAME SHADE OF PINK STRIP ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE PACKAGING, THE ONLY NOTICEABLE (ALBEIT BARELY) DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PACKAGES IS THE PRODUCT NAME. THE HUB OF THE NEEDLES ARE ALSO SIMILAR SHADES THAT MAY BE ABLE TO DISCERN WHEN NOT SIDE BY SIDE. WE REMOVED THESE FILTER NEEDLES FROM THE PHARMACY AND ALERTED OUR DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT SINCE BOTH TYPES OF NEEDLES ARE STOCKED IN OUR CRASH TRAYS THAT THEY COULD BE EASILY SWAPPED FOR ONE ANOTHER IN A HIGH-RISK SITUATION. ISMP IS A FEDERALLY CERTIFIED PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATION AND AD FDA MEDWATCH PARTNER ISMP, 5200 BUTLER PIKE, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 / PHONE:215-947-7797 / EMAI
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20098285 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2024Defective Component; Defective Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED MATERIAL# 305214 BATCH# UNKNOWN IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THEY ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE NEEDLE CORING OUT THE VIAL STOPPER. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. REQUESTING IF WE HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A CUSTOMER THAT IS HAVING ISSUES USING THE NOKOR VENTED NEEDLE (REF 305214). THEY ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE NEEDLE CORING OUT THE VIAL STOPPER. THEY HAVE TO THEN PLACE ANOTHER NEEDLE TO FILTER OUT THE MATERIAL. ALSO, HAS QUESTIONS ON HOW THE NOKOR VENTED NEEDLES WORK.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19285354 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2024Defective Component; Defective Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED MATERIAL #: 305214 BATCH#: UNKNOWN IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THE CURRENT VENTED NEEDLE WE USE IS CAUSING A LOT OF WORK ON THE BACK END DUE TO IT CORING THE VIAL LEAVING THE PRODUCT CONTAMINATED AND THEREFORE IT HAS TO BE FILTERED. I THINK THERE IS A QUESTION ALSO ABOUT IF IT IS THE VIAL STOPPER, WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH. I NEED TO RULE OUT ONE. I THOUGHT WE COULD TRY ANOTHER NEEDLE TO SEE IF THAT HELPS. DO WE HAVE ANY OTHER VENTED NEEDLES LIKE THIS THAT WE USED TO HAVE? THAT SLIDE PART WAS SO HELPFUL IN COMPOUNDING AND USE WITH OUR REPEATER PUMP. I DON¿T THINK VERY MANY SITES USE THE REPEATER PUMPS LIKE WE DO. VERBATIM: COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. THE CURRENT VENTED NEEDLE WE USE IS CAUSING A LOT OF WORK ON THE BACK END DUE TO IT CORING THE VIAL LEAVING THE PRODUCT CONTAMINATED AND THEREFORE IT HAS TO BE FILTERED. I THINK THERE IS A QUESTION ALSO ABOUT IF IT IS THE VIAL STOPPER, WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH. I NEED TO RULE OUT ONE. I THOUGHT WE COULD TRY ANOTHER NEEDLE TO SEE IF THAT HELPS. DO WE HAVE ANY OTHER VENTED NEEDLES LIKE THIS THAT WE USED TO HAVE? THAT SLIDE PART WAS SO HELPFUL IN COMPOUNDING AND USE WITH OUR REPEATER
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19277173 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED MATERIAL #:305213 BATCH#: 3158878. IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT BLACK PARTICLES FOUND. VERBATIM: COMPLAINT RECEIVED. PRODUCTCOMPLAINT-MDS . FACILITY: (B)(6) MED. ADDRESS: (B)(6). CONTACT: (B)(6). EMAIL: (B)(6). PHONE: (B)(6). CONTACT: (B)(6). EMAIL: (B)(6). PHONE: (B)(6). ISSUE: BLACK PARTICLES FOUND. REF 305213, LOT 3158878. PT HARM: NO, SAMPLES: YES , PLEASE CC PURCHASING DEPT AS WELL IN ALL COMMUNICATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19058441 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Defective Component; Defective Component
MATERIAL#: 305201 LOT#: UNKNOWN IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER REPORTED LITTLE BITS OF GLASS GET INTO THE MEDICATION BEFORE IT IS DRAWN UP. FILTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VERBATIM: LITTLE BITS OF GLASS GET INTO THE MEDICATION BEFORE IT IS DRAWN UP. FILTER NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18837126 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2023Defective Component; Defective Component
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED. MATERIALS#: 305214, BATCH#: 317334.1 IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE NOKOR NON-CORING VENTED NEEDLE IS CLASSIFIED AS A BLUNT FILL NEEDLE. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. QUESTION: CALLER STATES THEY USE THE NOKOR NON-CORING VENTED NEEDLE 305214. CALLER WAS ASKING IF THERE ARE ANYINSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO USE THE NOKOR NEEDLES. CALLER STATES THEY RECENTLY PURCHASED THESE TO HELP ELIMINATECORING IN THEIR VIALS. THEY USED THE NOKOR NEEDLE THIS MORNING AND ENDED UP HAVING CORING IN A THIRD OF THEIRVIALS LEADING TO STOPPER MATERIAL IN THE VIALS. CALLER PROVIDED THE LOT NUMBER 3173341. CALLER ALSO ASKING FOR ACOPY OF THE COA. RESPONSE: INFORMED CALLER THE NOKOR NON-CORING VENTED NEEDLE IS CLASSIFIED AS A BLUNT FILL NEEDLE. PRODUCT CODE 305214IS VENTED, MEANING IT HAS A SIDE PORT TO HELP VENT AND REDUCE VIAL PRESSURE. EMAILED THE BLUNT FILL USAGEGUIDELINES FOR REFERENCE. INFORMED CALLER I WILL SUBMIT THIS TO OUR PRODUCT COMPLAINTS TEAM FOR FURTHERINVESTIGATION. INFORMED CALLER THE COA CAN BE LOCATED ON THE BD REGULATORY SITE. PRODUCT/MODELNUMBER: 305214.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18282611 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
MATERIAL#: 305215. BATCH#: 2363728. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT "AFTER USING THIS NEEDLE TO INTRODUCE PARTICULATE FREE WATER INTO THEIR VIAL THROUGH THE STOPPER, WE OBSERVED PARTICULATE FLOATING IN THE VIAL. THAT PARTICULATE WAS IDENTIFIED AS ACRYLIC POLYMER. THE CLIENT HAS REQUESTED I REACH OUT TO BD TO DETERMINE RULE OUT THIS NEEDLE AS A POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS CONTAMINATION." RESPONSE RECEIVED ON 09-NOV-2023. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE THE LOT NUMBER OF THE AFFECTED PRODUCT? LOT 2363728 IS THERE SAMPLE AVAILABLE TO RETURN FOR FURTHER EVALUATION? WE CAN SHIP SAMPLES. NEED TO KNOW QUANTITY AND SHIPPING INFORMATION. IF NO, CAN A PHOTO BE PROVIDED? WHAT DID THE FM LOOK LIKE? (COLOR / SIZE, LIQUID LIKE OR POWDER LIKE)? SEE PICTURES BELOW. RESPONSE RECEIVED ON 14-NOV-2023. BD TEAM, SEE PICTURE OF MATERIAL TO CONFIRM PART NUMBER AND LOT. I WILL WORK TO GET THIS MATERIAL SHIPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18100181 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD 18 G BD NOKOR¿ 5 MICRON FILTER NEEDLE EXPERIENCED SHIPPING BOX OR INSIDE UNITS ARE WET. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CUSTOMER GOT IN A CASE FROM BD THAT HAS 4 CASES INSIDE: 2 CASES OF 303018, 1 CASE OF 381167, 1 CASE OF 305201. THE CASE OF 305201 IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC, THE BOX IS SOAKED IN WHAT SMELLS LIKE VINEGAR. THE MAIN BOX ISN¿T A REPACK BOX AND IT¿S NOT WET.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17746732 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 3 BD 18 G BD NOKOR¿ 5 MICRON FILTER NEEDLES EXPERIENCED DISCOLORED PACKAGING. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: WE RECEIVED THE BATCH WITH A DISCOLORATION OF THE STERILIZATION METHOD ON THE PRIMARY PACKAGING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14714170 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2022Inaccurate Information; Inaccurate Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE GAUGES OF NEEDLES WERE FOUND IN THE BOXES OF BD NOKOR¿ ADMIX NEEDLES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BOXES HAVE MULTI GAUGE NEEDLES."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14318183 ↗MalfunctionDec 28, 2021Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AT LEAST ONE BD NOKOR ADMIX NEEDLE EXPERIENCED EPOXY ON THE DEVICE CANNULA. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: NEEDLES WITH VISIBLE WHITE GLUE ON NEEDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13101725 ↗MalfunctionDec 28, 2021Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AT LEAST ONE BD NOKOR ADMIX NEEDLE EXPERIENCED EPOXY ON THE DEVICE CANNULA. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: NEEDLES WITH VISIBLE WHITE GLUE ON NEEDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13101456 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2021Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A NEEDLE VENTED NOKOR 16X1 TW HAD MOLDING DEFECTS WITH SHARP PROTRUSIONS BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRODUCT RECEIVED WITH FLASHING. PER ATTACHED EMAIL: WE RECEIVE A SHIPMENT FOR ITEM # 305213 (BUSSE # 5032A) WITH FLASHING. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WE HAVE RECEIVE THIS ITEM WITH THE SAME ISSUE. WE WOULD LIKE THIS RETURN. PLEASE SEE IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A RGA NUMBER FOR THIS."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11572514 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEEDLE VENTED NOKOR 16X1 TW HAD FOREIGN MATTER ON THE NEEDLE. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO.: 305213 BATCH NO.: 0143230. IT WAS REPORTED THAT FLASHING WAS OBSERVED ON THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10961875 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEEDLE VENTED NOKOR 16X1 TW HAD FOREIGN MATTER. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO.: 305213 BATCH NO.: 0143230 IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FLASHING AND ANGEL HAIR.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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