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HiWire G36293Recalls & reported problems

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002362932), received between Mar 15, 2019 and Jul 31, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flaked” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Flaked2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1
  • Peeled/Delaminated1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available2
  • Blood Loss1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Perforation1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 31, 2023Flaked; Flaked

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17425576 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 21, 2019Flaked; Peeled/Delaminated; Flaked; 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 8916170 ↗
  • InjuryMar 15, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT. THIS INFORMATION IS DETAILED IN SECTION H10.

    Patient problems: Blood Loss; No Code Available; Perforation

    MAUDE report 8425804 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 15, 2019Break

    PATIENT HAD A LEFT EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY STENT PLACE. AFTER POST DILATATION OF THE STENT A PERFORATION OF THE LEFT EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY WAS NOTED. A BALLOON THEN WAS INSERTED AND INFLATED IN THE VESSEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINS. THE BALLOON WAS DEFLATED AND DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE BALLOON THE SHAFT BROKE ONTO THE WIRE. IT REQUIRED A ADDITIONAL 10-15MINS TO REMOVE THE BROKEN SHAFT. IN THE MEANTIME THE PATIENT WAS STARTED ON DOPAMINE AND NOREPINEPHRINE VASOPRESSORS AS WELL AS 2 UNITS PRBCS. A COVER STENT WAS EVENTUALLY INSERTED TO SEAL OFF THE PERFORATION.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8424111 ↗

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