Fuhrman G55714Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002557147), received between May 11, 2016 and Oct 21, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Obstruction of Flow” (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

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryOct 21, 2024Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

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

  Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 20498533 ↗
• InjuryMay 3, 2024Partial Blockage; Obstruction of Flow; Partial Blockage; Obstruction of Flow

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

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Thrombosis/Thrombus

  MAUDE report 19242934 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 13, 2023Obstruction of Flow; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Obstruction of Flow; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18120760 ↗
• InjuryJun 1, 2023Material Separation; Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion; Material Separation; Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion

  PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON 08JUN2023, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE PATIENT "HAD A ROUGH NIGHT" TO MEAN THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN WHICH THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT REFRACTORY HYPOXIA AND HYPERCARBIA WITH SATURATION BELOW 40 FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES CONTINUOUSLY. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THERE WAS A REFRACTORY AIR LEAK WITH CONTINUOUS MANUAL EVACUATION OF AIR. A NEW CHEST TUBE WAS PLACED AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC STABILIZATION WITH THE INITIATION OF INHALED NITRIC OXIDE. HOWEVER, THE FRACTURED PORTION OF THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET TO BE REMOVED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Hypoxia; Low Oxygen Saturation; Respiratory Failure

  MAUDE report 17042337 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 21, 2021Break; Break

  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 13051652 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 27, 2018Device Damaged Prior to Use

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FUHRMAN PLEURAL/PNEUMOPERICARDIAL DRAINAGE SET SPLIT UPON OPENING THE PACKAGE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON A PATIENT, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7374946 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2016Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  THE COOK PIGTAIL CHEST DRAIN WAS PLACED ON A PRETERM BABY. THE DRAIN SNAPPED OFF AT THE SITE OF THE HUB AWAY FROM THE PATIENT 5 DAYS LATER. THE DRAIN WAS CLAMPED WITH FORCEPS THEN REMOVED. THE PATIENT DID NOT COME TO ANY HARM AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT. THE REPORTER STATES IT WAS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE COME ACROSS THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT铠BODY. ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORTER, THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES NOR EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 5646734 ↗