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Roadrunner G06979Recalls & reported problems

Cook Incorporated · Roadrunner, PC Wire Guide The Firm · Class 2

All models of Roadrunner (28)

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

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002069794), received between Mar 20, 2020 and Aug 18, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Aug 16, 2022Open, Classified

    Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron seal of the packaging. Therefore, the sterility of affected devices may be compromised.

    Z-1841-2022 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Difficult to Advance1
  • Inadequate Lubrication1
  • Material Separation1
  • Peeled/Delaminated1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • 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.

  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2022Difficult to Advance; Inadequate Lubrication; Difficult to Advance; Inadequate Lubrication

    AS REPORTED, DURING AN ANGIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE, A ROADRUNNER THE FIRM HYDROPHILIC WIRE GUIDE WAS DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE AND "LOST THE HYDROPHILIC CONDITION" AFTER THE FIRST USE OF THE DEVICE. DIFFICULT ADVANCEMENT WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING MULTIPLE "DRIVES" WITH THE DEVICE. PER THE REPORTER, THE PHYSICIAN NOTICED THAT THE COATING WAS ROUGH PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORTER, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15248959 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 4, 2022Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    AS REPORTED, DURING A BILATERAL NEPHROSTOMY, A ROADRUNNER THE FIRM HYDROPHILIC WIRE GUIDE BROKE UPON REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14282385 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2020Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9860265 ↗

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