Mach1™ H74934356720Recalls & reported problems
Boston Scientific Corporation · Guide Catheter · Class 2
All models of Mach1 (28)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729352082), received between Apr 24, 2019 and Mar 26, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CATHETER DETACHMENT OCCURRED. A MACH1 6F WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, AS THE PHYSICIAN INTRODUCED THE CATHETER, IT DETACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED, AND PATIENT WAS GOOD POST PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21697833 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CATHETER FRACTURE OCCURRED. THE MACH 1 VL3.5 GUIDE CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. WHEN THE DEVICE WAS INTRODUCED, IT DETACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN ALTERNATE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21677417 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER WAS PRESENT ON THE DEVICE. A 6F VL3.5 MACH1 GUIDE CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR USE. PRIOR TO USE, THE PHYSICIAN NOTICED AN OBJECT THAT FORMS LIKE A BLOOD ADHERED ON BOTH THE PRODUCT AND THE PACKING LIST. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9953148 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE FRACTURED. TWO MACH 1 GUIDE CATHETERS WERE SELECTED FOR USE IN A CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY PROCEDURE. DURING UNPACKING, THE DISTAL OSTIUM WAS NOTED TO BE FRACTURED. NO DAMAGE WAS NOTED DURING VISUAL OR AT PACKAGE FOR TRANSPORT. ANOTHER OF THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8546554 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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