MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL NEEDLE 18X1-1/2 BLUNT FILL; NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE

Catalog Number	305180
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination (1120)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The needle had a white hair or fiber on the tip of the bevel.This was noticed immediately after it was removed from the package and cap removed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.B3.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) follow up.It was reported there was a white hair or fiber on the tip of the bevel.Our quality team has completed a device history record review for material number 305180 and lot number 4270189.The review did not identify any abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to the condition, and all quality tests were within specification.Due to the unavailability of a sample for return, a comprehensive sample investigation could not be conducted.Consequently, the exact cause of this incident remains undetermined.Should you encounter any further issues with our product, we would appreciate the opportunity to perform a detailed analysis.At this time, no further action is deemed necessary.

• Brand Name: NEEDLE 18X1-1/2 BLUNT FILL
• Common Device Name: NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: helen cox (mdr) ; 75 north fairway drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8473935694
• MDR Report Key: 24455034
• Report Number: 1911916-2026-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 10007602
• Product Code: GAA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903051809
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903051809(11)240926(17)291130(10)4270189
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K941562
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 305180
• Device Lot Number: 4270189
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown