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Amplatz G27032Recalls & reported problems

Cook Incorporated · Amplatz Stiff Wire Guide · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002270329), received between Sep 26, 2018 and Jul 6, 2020 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unraveled Material” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Unraveled Material3
  • Material Separation1
  • Peeled/Delaminated1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 6, 2020Unraveled Material; Unraveled Material

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

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10233071 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 19, 2019Unraveled Material; Unraveled Material

    AS REPORTED, DURING A "DRAINAGE" PROCEDURE, AN AMPLATZ STIFF SUPPORT WIRE GUIDE EXPERIENCED "REWINDING OF THE SHEATH IN PER INTERVENTIONAL BY FRICTION IN CATHETER." 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. CLARIFICATION REGARDING THIS EVENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9495120 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 1, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    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 8571806 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 8, 2018Peeled/Delaminated; Peeled/Delaminated

    IT WAS REPORTED, UPON EXAMINATION OF THE AMPLATZ STIFF SUPPORT WIRE GUIDE, IT PRESENTED WITH A BEND AND THE COATING WAS PEELING OFF AT THE POINT OF THE BEND. THIS DEVICE NEVER MADE PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8051486 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2018Unraveled Material

    THE COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT THE AMPLATZ STIFF SUPPORT WIRE GUIDE UNRAVELED DURING VESSEL DILATION. THIS OCCURRED DURING A TUNNELED LINE INSERTION INSIDE OF THE JUGULAR VEIN. THE PRODUCT PROBLEM DID NOT RESULT IN ANY REPORTED SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7909568 ↗

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