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ZIPwire™ M00146314B0Recalls & reported problems

Lake Region Medical · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08714729764120), received between Mar 2, 2022 and Mar 2, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Damaged by Another Device” (2 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

Device problems

  • Device Damaged by Another Device2
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2022Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    NOTE: THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED TO CAPTURE THE SECOND WIRE USED IN THE PROCEDURE: "CUSTOMER GRABBED ANOTHER WIRE FROM SAME BATCH AND EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN." MEDWATCH REPORT 9680001-2022-00102 CAPTURES THE FIRST DEVICE. EVENT DESCRIPTION: CUSTOMER WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE CATHETER EXCHANGE AND NOTICED THAT THE HYDROPHILIC COATING OF THE WIRE WAS SHEARED OFF. CUSTOMER GRABBED ANOTHER WIRE FROM SAME BATCH AND EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN. WHAT TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS TOOK PLACE? WHAT TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS, IF ANY, RESOLVED THE ISSUE?: REPLACEMENT WIRE PULLED. PATIENT PRESENT AT TIME OF EVENT?: YES. PATIENT COMPLICATIONS: NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13652523 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2022Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    THIS REPORT PERTAINS TO THE FIRST OF TWO ZIPWIRE DEVICES USED DURING THE PROCEDURE. MEDWATCH REPORT 9680001-2022-00103 CAPTURES THE SECOND DEVICE REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT NARRATIVE, "CUSTOMER GRABBED ANOTHER WIRE FROM SAME BATCH AND EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN." EVENT DESCRIPTION: CUSTOMER WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE CATHETER EXCHANGE AND NOTICED THAT THE HYDROPHILIC COATING OF THE WIRE WAS SHEARED OFF. CUSTOMER GRABBED ANOTHER WIRE FROM SAME BATCH AND EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN. WHAT TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS TOOK PLACE? WHAT TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS, IF ANY, RESOLVED THE ISSUE?: REPLACEMENT WIRE PULLED. PATIENT PRESENT AT TIME OF EVENT?: YES PATIENT COMPLICATIONS: NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS CUSTOMER SUPPLIED AN IMAGE ON (B)(6) 2022.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13652434 ↗

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