Turbo-Ject G49167Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002491670), received between Apr 5, 2016 and Sep 19, 2017 — classified as 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 19, 2017Torn Material

  WHILE PREPARING FOR THE PROCEDURE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE OUTER PORTION OF THE PEEL-AWAY SHEATH WAS TORN. NO ADVERSE EVENTS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6876556 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 13, 2017Break; Break

  INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR A TURBO-JECT DOUBLE LUMEN PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER PLACEMENT. THE CLINICAL STAFF OBSERVED THAT THE PEEL AWAY SHEATH OF THE DEVICE SET WAS BROKEN WHEN THE PACKET WAS OPENED. THE EVENT WAS NOTED PRIOR TO USE AND PATIENT CONTACT. A REPLACEMENT SET WAS OBTAINED AND THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED UNEVENTFULLY. THERE ARE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE DEVICE IS REPORTEDLY AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION; THE DEVICE WAS NOT RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 6490196 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 5, 2016Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  DURING THE CHEMOTHERAPY INFUSION ON THE (B)(6) YEAR OLD FEMALE PATIENT, THE PICC LINE WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE JOINT OF THE EXTERNAL WHITE HUB AND PICC LINE. THE PICC LINE WAS REMOVED AND A NEW PICC LINE WAS REINSERTED FOR PATIENT AND STAFF SAFETY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 5546824 ↗