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GLIDEWIRE GS3504Recalls & reported problems

Terumo Corporation · RADIFOCUS GLIDEWIRE · Class 2

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04987350773555), received between Sep 11, 2018 and Sep 11, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2018Break; Break

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 10/2/18. THE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED WAS A PTA (PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY) OF RIGHT SFA (SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY) FROM LEFT CFA (COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY). BEFORE INTERVENTION AND TO EXCHANGE WIRE THROUGH PIGTAIL CATHETER TO FACILITATE PLACEMENT OF THE CROSSOVER SHEATH THE GLIDE WIRE BROKE. THE TIP WAS REMOVED BY REMOVING THE CATHETER SINCE IT WAS STILL INSIDE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 7866111 ↗

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