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BD MaxZero Needleless Connector: medical device reports filed with FDA
653 reports name it, 2021–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Sistemas Medicos Alaris De C V. Product code FPA.
- 653
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 135 a year
- 241
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 145 in the 12 months before
- 99.7%
- classified as malfunction
- 79.3% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 653 reports that name the brand "BD MaxZero Needleless Connector" (intravascular administration set), received between September 2021 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Sistemas Medicos Alaris De C V. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
241 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 66% from 145 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 (99.7%) and injury (0.3%); across all set, administration, intravascular reports (product code FPA) death is recorded in 0.2% and malfunction in 79.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are leak/splash (44.9%), complete blockage (15%) and crack (9.6%). The patient problems coded most often are exposure to body fluids, hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding and hemolysis. 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 349,387 reports carrying product code FPA. 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 | 293 | 44.9% | 11.2% |
| Complete blockage | 98 | 15% | 4.2% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 63 | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 31 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Backflow | 25 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 25 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Obstruction of flow | 23 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Defective component | 21 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Disconnection | 21 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Restricted flow rate | 14 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Failure to disconnect | 12 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 11 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Breakthe device broke | 10 | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion | 8 | 1.2% | 3% |
| Partial blockage | 6 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 5 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Material separation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Reflux within device | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Separation failure | 4 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure to body fluids | 5 | 0.8% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hemolysis | 2 | 0.3% |
| Air embolism | 1 | 0.2% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 1 | 0.2% |
| Cardiac arrestthe heart stopped | 1 | 0.2% |
| Chemical exposure | 1 | 0.2% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 1 | 0.2% |
| Fluid discharge | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hematomaa collection of blood under the skin or in tissue | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction | 1 | 0.2% |
| Increased level of consciousness | 1 | 0.2% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 1 | 0.2% |
| Pulmonary embolisma blood clot in the lung | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | BD MaxZero Needleless Connector | Product code FPA | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 653 | 349,387 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.3% | 20% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.7% | 79.3% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 99.7% | 96.3% | 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 FPA
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inset Guard | 47,276 | 47,222 | 0.1% |
| Inset | 26,405 | 25,656 | 0% |
| Quick Set | 23,351 | 23,028 | 0.4% |
| Autosoft Xc | 20,328 | 49 | 0% |
| Autosoft 90 | 12,143 | 15 | 0% |
| Access | 14,160 | 0 | 0% |
| Other Accessories | 10,429 | 10,425 | 1.7% |
| Alaris Pump Module Administration Set | 8,492 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Contact Detach | 6,473 | 6,157 | 0.1% |
| Inset 30 | 3,528 | 3,461 | 0% |
| Cadd | 10,811 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Minimed Quick-Set | 3,101 | 6 | 0% |
| Cleo 90 Infusion Set | 3,006 | 23 | 0% |
| Trusteel | 2,886 | 14 | 0% |
| Autosoft 30 | 2,374 | 1 | 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 MaxZero Needleless Connector reports
How many FDA reports name BD MaxZero Needleless Connector?
653 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 241 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.7%) and injury (0.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
leak/splash (44.9%), complete blockage (15%), crack (9.6%), fluid/blood leak (4.7%) and backflow (3.8%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (99.7%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that BD MaxZero Needleless Connector 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.