GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet 5393350Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · GLIDEPATH HEMODIALYSIS CATH, ST, DL, 14.5 FR. 35cm · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741012211), received between May 3, 2018 and Nov 28, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Air/Gas in Device” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Air/Gas in Device1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Air Embolism1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 28, 2025Fracture; Fracture
A PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR DIALYSIS CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING GLIDEPATH. POST THE CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER CLAMP WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23669795 ↗InjuryNov 27, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Air/Gas in Device; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Air/Gas in Device
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE BY USING GLIDEPATH. POST THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MICROBUBBLES SEEN ON BLOODLINE. HOWEVER, THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Air Embolism
MAUDE report 23665242 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER PLACED FEMORALLY WAS SUTURED IN; HOWEVER, THE CATHETER HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7485580 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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