510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2014Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic Cannula
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · FMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
Cleared on Jun 3, 1998 as substantially equivalent to K964654 (Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic, 1997) after a 196-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1986. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Jun 3, 1998
- Review
- 196 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMI
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K854547 (1986). 3 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK854547 Monoject Sterile M200 Aluminum/M250 PolypropyleneSherwood Medical Co. · 1986 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK964654 Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic CannulaBd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · 1997
- This deviceK974363 Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic CannulaBd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK013949 Universal Vial Access Spike with Needleless ConnectorChurchill Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K013949Universal Vial Access Spike with Needleless ConnectorChurchill Medical Systems, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K854547 | Monoject Sterile M200 Aluminum/M250 Polypropylene | Sherwood Medical Co. | 1986 | 18 |
| −1 | K964654 | Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic Cannula | Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic | 1997 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K974363 | Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic Cannula | Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K013949 | Universal Vial Access Spike with Needleless Connector | Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K964654 | Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic CannulaSummary page 1…Predicate Device Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic Cannula Product Description/Function 4.1 42 Product Description — No change from B-D® Blunt Plastic Cannula 510(k) 964654. Sterile, single-use plastic cannula used to penetrate pre-slit septums covering injection sites, as well as, vials designed for… | 1997 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K013949 | Universal Vial Access Spike with Needleless Connector | 2002 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2014 | Class II | Z-1055-2015 | Device Design | The stopper of the 10mL BD Luer-Lok syringe is not properly seated in the syringe. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Not classified | Z-1461-06 | Other | Firm received complaints indicating failure of the Non-Patient (NP) sleeve to function properly. This sleeve covers the cannula and prevents leakage during blood collection. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 3 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K013949 (Churchill Medical Systems, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FMI devicesFMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FMI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMI
141in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMI
1in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMI
2,424in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 71 | 2 | 208 |
| 2008 | 10 | 85 | 4 | 177 |
| 2009 | 7 | 177 | 3 | 263 |
| 2010 | 15 | 119 | 79 | 249 |
| 2011 | 12 | 113 | 5 | 240 |
| 2012 | 17 | 107 | 1 | 215 |
| 2013 | 11 | 87 | 1 | 255 |
| 2014 | 14 | 155 | 3 | 287 |
| 2015 | 10 | 89 | 1 | 567 |
| 2016 | 20 | 217 | 0 | 941 |
| 2017 | 9 | 253 | 16 | 1,547 |
| 2018 | 20 | 176 | 0 | 2,398 |
| 2019 | 12 | 186 | 5 | 4,896 |
| 2020 | 11 | 263 | 3 | 4,245 |
| 2021 | 18 | 143 | 7 | 4,532 |
| 2022 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 4,885 |
| 2023 | 18 | 112 | 2 | 4,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 90 | 1 | 4,053 |
| 2025 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 2,424 |
| 2026 | 12 | 119 | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The B-De Blunt Plastic Cannula replaces hypodermic needles currently used to access injection sites, as well as, vials designed for penetration with needieless IV access cannula. The B-De Biunt Plastic Cannula provides access to fiuid path for Injection/aspiration of fluids. Use of this device prevents accidental hypodermic needlesticks in this application. These devices can also be used to flush pre-siit injection sites.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K974363 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K974363: Becton Dickinson Blunt Plastic Cannula.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K974363
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026