Hawkins-Akins G05042Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00827002050426), received between Jun 8, 2018 and Jun 8, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJun 8, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED A HAWKINS-AKINS BLUNT NEEDLE TIP BROKE DURING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS (PD) DRAINAGE. THE DEVICE WAS PLACED IN AN UPPER EXTREMITY WHEN THE DISTAL TIP OF THE WIRE BECAME LODGED IN THE NEEDLE. THE PATIENT'S ANATOMY WAS NOT NOTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY TORTUOUS OR CALCIFIED, NOR ANY DAMAGE NOTED TO THE WIRE PRIOR-TO-USE. THE DOCTOR APPLIED MORE PRESSURE IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISASSOCIATE THE TWO DEVICES, HOWEVER, THIS CAUSED THE TIP TO BECOME DETACHED IN THE CANNULA OF THE NEEDLE. THE DETACHED FRAGMENT/TIP WAS REMOVED ALONG WITH THE NEEDLE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING AN ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7583293 ↗