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	Product Quality Problem (1506)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: a complaint history check was not performed as the lot number is unknown for this complaint.A device history record review was not performed as the lot number is unknown for this complaint.A review of the applicable risk document indicates that the potential risk of the reported event was assessed appropriately in the risk management documentation.The root cause was not concluded due to unavailability of batch information.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information.
Event or Problem Description
It is reported, needle 18x1-1/2 blunt fill, visible fragments of the rubber stopper were identified in propofol drawn into a syringe, creating a significant patient safety risk if unintentionally injected.
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 actual date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer was entered into the date of event field.E1.Address information was not provided; therefore, il was used as the state.

• 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: 25171988
• Report Number: 1911916-2026-00224
• Device Sequence Number: 10199225
• Product Code: GAA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903051809
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903051809
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K941562
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/18/2026

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: UNKNOWN
• 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: 04/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown