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Hornet™ 10 H749393041900Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Guidewire · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 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 08714729887690), received between Aug 26, 2019 and Oct 3, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 3, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIP DETACHMENT OCCURRED. THE TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN THE MODERATE TO SEVERELY CALCIFIED LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING ARTERY. A 190CM, STRAIGHT-TIP HORNET 10 GUIDEWIRE WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, DURING UNPACKING, THE TIP OF THE GUIDEWIRE BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER OF SAME DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT STATUS WAS STABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15530260 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP DETACHMENT OCCURRED. THE 100% STENOSED TARGET LESION WAS LOCATED IN A SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT (SVG) IN THE NON-TORTUOUS AND MILDLY CALCIFIED VESSEL. A 190CM STRAIGHT-TIP HORNET 10 WAS SELECTED FOR USE. HOWEVER, DURING ANGIOGRAPHY, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TIP WAS DAMAGED AND THE RADIOPAQUE SLEEVE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIP. THE WIRE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED THROUGH THE NON-BSC MICROCATHETER AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NON-BSC GUIDEWIRE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS NOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8929871 ↗

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