BD UNIVIA WHITACRE SPINAL NEEDLE Adverse Event — Malfunction (MDR 3003152976-2020-00179)
BD UNIVIA WHITACRE SPINAL NEEDLE Adverse Event — Malfunction (MDR 3003152976-2020-00179) is one of 9,000 device adverse events in the DeviceEvents dataset. Key details — Device: BD UNIVIA WHITACRE SPINAL NEEDLE; Generic name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION NEEDLE; Manufacturer: BECTON DICKINSON, S.A..
| Device | BD UNIVIA WHITACRE SPINAL NEEDLE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION NEEDLE |
| Manufacturer | BECTON DICKINSON, S.A. |
| Report number | 3003152976-2020-00179 |
| Event type | Malfunction |
| Product problem | Y |
| Date received | 2020-04-27 |
| Report source | FOREIGN, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, O |
| Narrative | IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD UNIVIA¿ WHITACRE SPINAL NEEDLE WAS "TOO SOFT" AND WOULDN'T ADVANCE THROUGH THE LIGAMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BECAME STUCK IN THE INTRODUCER, AND THE TIP WOULD NOT PASS THROUGH THE DURA MATER. ALL DEFECTS OCCURRED DURING USE IN LOT# 1910013. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "THE SPINAL NEEDLES ARE FAR TOO SOFT, AD |
| Source | openFDA MAUDE (device adverse events) |
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