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Wholey™ WWSS35260Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · GW WWSS35260 WHOLEY WIRE V04 · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000185756), received between Nov 14, 2022 and Nov 14, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO USE A WHOLEY GUIDEWIRE DURING TREATMENT OF A CALCIFIED LESION IN THE PATIENT¿S MID SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). SEVERE VESSEL TORTUOSITY AND SEVERE CALCIFICATION ARE REPORTED. LESION EXHIBITED CTO (CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION-100%) STENOSIS. THE IFU (INSTRUCTION FOR USE) WAS FOLLOWED DURING PREPARATION, PROCEDURE, POST-PROCEDURE. THE VESSEL WAS NOT PRE OR POST-DILATED. IT IS REPORTED THE WIRE SEPARATED AT THE TRANSITION. A REPLACEMENT WHOLEY WIRE WAS USED TO COMPLETE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15789243 ↗

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