Device brand name · Piston syringe
Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle: medical device reports filed with FDA
254 reports name it, 2017–2023. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Becton Dickinson Medical Systems. Product code MEG.
- 254
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 29 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 83.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 88.1% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 254 reports that name the brand "Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle" (piston syringe), received between August 2017 and October 2023; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Becton Dickinson Medical Systems. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (83.1%) and injury (16.9%); across all syringe, antistick reports (product code MEG) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 88.1%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are leak/splash (41.7%), break (16.9%) and retraction problem (12.6%). The patient problems coded most often are foreign body in patient, device embedded in tissue or plaque and no patient involvement. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 2,952 reports carrying product code MEG. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 106 | 41.7% | 17.6% |
| Breakthe device broke | 43 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Retraction problem | 32 | 12.6% | 10.6% |
| Difficult or delayed activation | 20 | 7.9% | 11.9% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 14 | 5.5% | 3.2% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 12 | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| Material separation | 10 | 3.9% | 1.1% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 9 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Defective component | 6 | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Complete blockage | 5 | 2% | 0.4% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 5 | 2% | 0.4% |
| Detachment of device component | 3 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Material deformation | 3 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Component missing | 2 | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 2 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 2 | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 2 | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Physical resistance/sticking | 2 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Premature activation | 2 | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Unintended ejection | 2 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 23 | 9.1% |
| Device embedded in tissue or plaque | 6 | 2.4% |
| No patient involvement | 6 | 2.4% |
| Underdoseless than the intended dose | 5 | 2% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 4 | 1.6% |
| Swellingswelling | 3 | 1.2% |
| Exposure to body fluids | 2 | 0.8% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 2 | 0.8% |
| Needle stick/puncture | 2 | 0.8% |
| Blood loss | 1 | 0.4% |
| Missed dose | 1 | 0.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle | Product code MEG | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 254 | 2,952 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 8.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 16.9% | 8.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 83.1% | 88.1% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 80.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code MEG
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanishPoint | 187 | 9 | 0% |
| Sol-Millennium | 341 | 5 | 0% |
| BD SafetyGlide | 576 | 127 | 0% |
| Bd Insulin Syringe With The Bd Ultra-Fine Needle | 869 | 0 | 0% |
| Jelco | 363 | 34 | 0% |
| Monoject | 430 | 14 | 0.2% |
| Bd Precisionglide Needle | 1,229 | 0 | 0% |
| Magellan | 330 | 20 | 0% |
| Portex | 970 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Bd Insulin Syringes With Bd Ultra-Fine Needle | 240 | 0 | 0% |
| Spectrum Infusion Pump | 147,363 | 15 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle reports
How many FDA reports name Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle?
254 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (83.1%) and injury (16.9%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
leak/splash (41.7%), break (16.9%), retraction problem (12.6%), difficult or delayed activation (7.9%) and detachment of device or device component (5.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Bd Integra Syringe With Detachable Needle was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.