Fuhrman G55722Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00827002557222), received between Aug 2, 2023 and Aug 2, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Difficult to Remove; Unraveled Material; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Remove; Unraveled Material; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

  IT WAS REPORTED THE WIRE GUIDE OF A FUHRMAN PLEURAL/PNEUMOPERICARDIAL DRAINAGE TRAY UNRAVELED. A CHEST TUBE INSERTION PROCEDURE VIA DIRECT STICK WAS PERFORMED ON A PREMATURE 1 DAY-OLD, MALE PATIENT, WHO HAD PNEUMOTHORAX AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL. AFTER THE PIGTAIL OF THE CATHETER WAS SECURED IN THE CHEST WALL, THE NICU NURSE PRACTITIONER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE WIRE GUIDE. DURING THE REMOVAL, THE WIRE GUIDE STARTED TO UNRAVEL AND COME APART. THE ENTIRE DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IMMEDIATELY WITH ANOTHER CHEST TUBE. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17443859 ↗