BD QUINCKE Spinal NeedlesRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 9 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 58
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
We found 9 models of BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 58 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Dec 13, 2017 and Sep 7, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 52 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (18 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 QUINCKE Spinal Needles problems
Device problems
- Leak/Splash18
- Complete Blockage10
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material7
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem4
- Break3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Contamination2
- Packaging Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions31
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient12
- Insufficient Information4
- No Patient Involvement3
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Headache2
- Pain2
- Abscess1
BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles models
9 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 405180NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)23 reports
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 405181NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)10 reports
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 405081NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)8 reports
- BD® Quincke Spinal Needles 405211NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)5 reports
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 408360NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)5 reports
- BD® Quincke Spinal Needles 405184NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)3 reports
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 405182NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)2 reports
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 400106NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)1 report
- BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles 405234NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)1 report
Recent BD QUINCKE Spinal Needles adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50658100 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50657661 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50035899 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Leak/Splash; Loose or Intermittent Connection
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24345554 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Contamination
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24322466 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Product Quality Problem
IT IS REPORTED NEEDLE HAD PROTRUDED BEYOND THE SHEATH. INITIAL DESCRIPTION: THE DOCTOR UPON OPENING THE SPINAL NEEDLE PACKAGE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NEEDLE HAD PROTRUDED BEYOND THE SHEATH, AND IT HAD NOT BEEN USED YET. THE NEEDLE WAS INSIDE THE SHEATH WITHIN THE PACKAGING FROM THE BEGINNING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24035873 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22776560 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD UNKNOWN PRODUCT LEAKED. IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THEY HAVE TWO MORE INCIDENTS ON A LIST OF LEAKING. RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. I DO HAVE 2 MORE INCIDENTS ON A LIST OF LEAKING DATES/LOT #. HOWEVER, I DIDN'T KNOW OF THE TIME LIMIT TO KEEP THE COMPLAINT OPEN. I WILL CONTACT YOU AGAIN IF THE PROVIDER AGREES TO REOPENING THE CASE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22717097 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
MATERIAL #405180 LOT #UNKNOWN THE CLINIC BELIEVES THERE IS A DIFFERENCE WITH THE HUBS BECAUSE THE TAN ONE LEAKS WHEN IN USE. VERBATIM: I HAVE A CLINIC WHO IS TRYING TO ORDER #405180 THROUGH XXXX. THE PICTURE ON XXXX SHOWS A BLUE HUB, BUT WHEN THEY RECEIVE THE PRODUCT, IT IS A TAN HUB. THE CLINIC BELIEVES THERE IS A DIFFERENCE WITH THE HUBS BECAUSE THE TAN ONE LEAKS WHEN IN USE. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU THE USED/DIRTY NEEDLES OR PROVIDE THE PACKAGING INFORMATION AS THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE LATE 2024. HOWEVER, WE CAN MAKE A LIST STARTING TODAY AND GOING FORWARD. WE DO MANY PROCEDURES WEEKLY THAT USE THESE NEEDLES. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXACT DATE OF EVENT IN THIS FORMAT MM-DD-YYYY? CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE THE LOT NUMBER ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTED ISSUE? ANSWERS: I DO NOT HAVE SPECIFIC DATES, AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE OCCASIONS BEFORE DR WANTED THE LEAKING REPORTED. I HAVE A CHART ON THE COMPUTER THAT I WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO WRITE DOWN DATES/LOT # ETC., GOING FORWARD. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE NOVEMBER 2024. 4. DESCRIBE ANY PATIENT HARM, INJURY, COMPLICATION OR NEGATIVE OUTCOME THAT OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ANSWER: THE DR STATED THE NEEDLES LEAK AFTER THE ST
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22168807 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EVENT FROM CUSTOMER: I HAD A CHANCE TO SPEAK WITH THE RADIOLOGIST WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THEY ARE INJECTING PAIN MEDS INTO THE FACET JOINTS ALONG THE SPINE. THIS PROCEDURE IS EXECUTED UNDER FLUOROSCOPY. PROCEDURE DONE IN RADIOLOGY VERDUN AND NOTRE DAME IN MONTREAL HE MENTIONED THE STYLET IS IN WHEN ADVANCING THE NEEDLE OFTEN STRIKE BONE TO VALIDATE POSITIONING ¿ MOVE THE NEEDLE BACK A TOUCH, PULL THE STYLET AND INJECT THEY NEVER REUSE OR ADVANCE THE NEEDLE ONCE IT IS IN PLACE PROBLEM WITH BLOCKAGE STARTED ONCE THE HUB COLOR CHANGED. SOUNDS LIKE A COINCIDENCE. THEY HAVE A LONG HISTORY USING THIS NEEDLE FOR THIS APPLICATION. I ASKED ONCE HE PULLS THE NEEDLE OUT HAS, HE CHECKED FOR PATENCY ¿ HE SAID THEY HAVE AND THEY ARE BLOCKED. PROBLEM STILL ONGOING AS OF YESTERDAY. I RECOMMENDED OUR 23G QUINCKE TO SEE IF THAT HELPS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21462449 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21434586 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21242178 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
MATERIAL #: 405180, BATCH#: UNKNOWN. VERBATIM: RCC RECEIVED A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL. EMAIL(S) ATTACHED. REQUESTING IF THERE IS CHANGE IN THE QUINCKE SPINAL NEEDLE (REF 405180). STATES THE NEEDLE HUB WAS BLUE IN THE PAST AND NOW IT IS ORANGE. INQUIRING WHEN THAT CHANGE WAS MADE. ALSO, STATES THE DOCTORS ARE HAVING ISSUES USING THE NEEDLES. THEY HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOTS AND THEY STATE THERE IS A FLUID RESISTANCE WHEN THEY INJECT MEDICATIONS IN THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21076441 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21056125 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2025Complete Blockage; Complete Blockage
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21056118 ↗
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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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