Cook Spectrum Turbo-Ject G23916Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002239166), received between Mar 5, 2018 and Aug 3, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (2 reports).

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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 3, 2018Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED A WIRE GUIDE "BECAME STUCK" WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE WIRE GUIDE FROM THE DISTAL LUMEN OF A TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN MINOCYCLINE/RIFAMPIN OVER-THE-WIRE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC LINE. A DIFFERENT WIRE WAS PLACED THROUGH THE SECOND LUMEN AND A NEW PICC LINE WAS RUN OVER THE WIRE. AT AN UNKNOWN POINT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE FIRST WIRE WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AND THE REPORTED DEVICE ISSUE CAUSED "JUST A LITTLE PAIN" AT THE INSERTION SITE (ARM). 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 7748030 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2018Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT, WHEN THE USER ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE THE SUPPLIED WIRE GUIDE FROM THE TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN MINOCYCLINE/RIFAMPIN OVER-THE-WIRE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC (PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER) LINE DURING A PROCEDURE, THE WIRES STICK. CAUSING DIFFICULTY BEING REMOVED. EVENTUALLY THEY ARE ABLE TO REMOVE THE WIRE SUCCESSFULLY. A COMPETITOR'S WIRE WAS HAS BEEN USED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES REPORTED. THE PRODUCT IS REPORTEDLY UNAVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7314092 ↗