Medical device shortage: Quincke needle spinal 18g 6in (2025-10-20)
The Quincke needle spinal 18g 6in is currently reported as a medical device shortage under sections 62.21 to 62.26 of the Medical Devices Regulations. For a full list of shortages, refer to the list of shortages and discontinuations.
| Report information | Details |
|---|---|
| Posted date Table Footnote 1 | 2025-11-05 |
| Type of report | Actual medical device shortage |
| Name of medical device, if applicableTable Footnote 2 | Quincke needle spinal 18g 6in |
| Other names (for example, trade name), if applicable | not applicable |
| Package descriptionTable Footnote 3 | Sold as case of 50, which contains 5 x shelf packs that each contain 10 devices in primary packaging |
| Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known | II |
| Device identifier(s)Table Footnote 4 | 408360 |
| Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known | 6865 |
| Authorization identification number,Table Footnote 5 if applicable | not applicable |
| Single-use product | Yes |
| Importers that have reported the shortage,Table Footnote 6 if applicable | Becton Dickinson Canada Inc. |
| Manufacturer’s name | Becton Dickinson And Company |
| Manufacturer’s mailing address | 1 Becton Drive , Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417, United States |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacturing of a medical device |
| Comments | not applicable |