Turbo-Ject G23903Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002239036), received between Jul 20, 2017 and Jan 30, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 30, 2019Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  IT WAS REPORTED, A TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN BEDSIDE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC LINE INSERTED ON THE (B)(6) 2018. THE PICC LINE WAS FOUND TO BE SPLIT AT THE HUB (WAS ASPIRATING AIR) AND WAS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2019. THIS REQUIRED A NEW PICC LINE TO BE INSERTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2019. THE CUSTOMER IS NOT AWARE OF ANY OTHER DEVICES BEING ATTACHED TO THE HUB. FLUSHING PROTOCOL WAS PRE AND POST MEDICATIONS AS WELL AS ONCE PER SHIFT IF NOT IN USE.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 8290877 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2018Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED A TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN OVER-THE-WIRE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC WAS LEAKING AT THE PURPLE HUB DUE TO A CRACK. TO DATE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND EVENT HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THIS MEDWATCH REPORT IS ASSOCIATED WITH MEDWATCH 1820334-2018-01381 AS TWO DEVICE ISSUES OCCURRED WITH THE SAME PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7489864 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 14, 2017Break; Sticking

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE WIRE BECAME STUCK IN THE PICC LINE DURING WITHDRAWAL, AND 8CM OF THE WIRE BROKE OFF AND REMAINED IN THE PICC. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. NO PARTS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WERE LEFT IN THE PATIENT, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6865365 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2017Split; Split

  CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A PATIENT RECEIVED A TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN BEDSIDE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE. THE DEVICE REPORTEDLY SPLIT AT THE JUNCTION WHERE THE CATHETER MEETS THE HUB. EVENT OCCURRED "A FEW WEEKS" AFTER INITIAL IMPLANTATION. THE HANDLING CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE EVENT ARE NOT KNOWN. THE ACTIONS BY THE CLINICAL STAFF TO ADDRESS THE EVENT WERE NOT PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL EVENT AND PATIENT INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6727999 ↗