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DOC 22260Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Vascular Inc. · DOC Guide Wire Extension · Class 2

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 08717648013317), received between Feb 14, 2020 and Mar 2, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (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

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2021Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS A PROCEDURE TO TREAT A LESION IN THE RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY WITH HEAVY CALCIFICATION AND 90% OCCLUSION. A DOC GUIDEWIRE (GW) EXTENSION WAS ADVANCED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED DEVICE TO THE TARGET LESION; HOWEVER AFTER INSERTION OF THE DOC GW EXTENSION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE GW EXTENSION HAD EXPIRED. THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED WITH THE DOC GW EXTENSION, AND THE TARGET LESION WAS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11399946 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 14, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOAD/CONNECT THE DOC EXTENSION WIRE TO A GUIDE WIRE, THE TIP OF THE DOC EXTENSION WIRE BROKE IN TWO PIECES. ANOTHER UNSPECIFIED DEVICE WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS OR CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9711044 ↗

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