GENTLECATH GLIDERecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 9 models of GENTLECATH GLIDE by Convatec, Purchasing Department in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 572 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 22, 2017 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 28 injuries, 544 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (301 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported GENTLECATH GLIDE problems

GENTLECATH GLIDE models

9 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421567

  Catheter, Urological
  342 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421566

  Catheter, Urological
  81 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421572

  Catheter, Urological
  64 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421569

  Catheter, Urological
  31 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421570

  Catheter, Urological
  19 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421565

  Catheter, Urological
  13 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421568

  Catheter, Urological
  12 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421571

  Catheter, Urological
  8 reports
• GENTLECATH GLIDE 421573

  Catheter, Urological
  2 reports

Recent GENTLECATH GLIDE adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  End user reports she has a lot of bladder/ health concerns mentioning IC and overactive bladder and she constantly has the feeling of a UTI, constant burning and irritation is her normal due to her conditions stating she has even tried bladder installations that have not helped her condition in past. She said she last had a diagnosed UTI in July. Following the diagnosis and treatment of her UTI in July she was placed on Methenamine for UTI prevention which she said she has had 2 subsequent urine cultures which were negative. Her cultures were not done due to the bleeding event but due to just the overall feeling she always has a UTI. She does not take blood thinners but does have history of blood clots/pulmonary embolism in her past. She is planning to follow up with a Urogynecologist. No additional information is available. This eMDR is to address the UTI's with unknown lot and market unit.

  Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection

  MAUDE report 50867782 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Entrapment of Device

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50853404 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Entrapment of Device

  To date no additional patient or event details have been received.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50611912 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Entrapment of Device

  To date no additional patient or event details have been received.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50611911 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Sharp Edges

  END USER REPORTS "SOME OF THE GC GLIDES INCLUDED IN THE SAMPLE PACK FELT PARTICULARLY UNCOMFORTABLE, "STATING THERE WAS A SCRATCHING/PINCHING SENSATION 6 TO 8 INCHES INTO INSERTION OF CATHETER" HE SAID IT FELT LIKE AROUND THE EYELETS THERE WAS A "HANGNAIL ON THERE" WITH INSERTION. HE DID NOT FORCE THEM IN FURTHER WHEN HE FELT THIS AND REMOVED THEM. HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BLEEDING. NO HARM REPORTED. HE DID NOT EXAMINE THE CATHETERS AFTER REMOVAL TO SEE OR FEEL WITH HIS HAND IF THERE WERE ANY DEFORMITIES ON THE EYELETS OR ON THE CATHETER AS HE FELT WITH INSERTION. HE SAID HE HAS VERY CALLOUSED HANDS AND LIKELY WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FEEL ANY SUBTLE DEFECTS ANYWAYS. HE DISCARDED THEM. HE WAS ALSO PREPPING THEM CORRECTLY AS WELL PRIOR TO USE." THIS EMDR COVERS THE UNKNOWN NUMBER OF CATHETERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24755387 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Packaging Problem

  END USER REPORTS SOME OF THE PACKAGING WASN¿T SEALED CORRECTLY SO WHEN THE WATER SACHET WAS POPPED IT WOULD LEAK. NO PHOTO WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS EMDR COVERS THE UNKNOWN QTY FROM THIS LOT #.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24754271 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Sharp Edges

  END USER REPORTS "SOME OF THE GC GLIDES INCLUDED IN THE SAMPLE PACK FELT PARTICULARLY UNCOMFORTABLE, "STATING THERE WAS A SCRATCHING/PINCHING SENSATION 6 TO 8 INCHES INTO INSERTION OF CATHETER" HE SAID IT FELT LIKE AROUND THE EYELETS THERE WAS A "HANGNAIL ON THERE" WITH INSERTION. HE DID NOT FORCE THEM IN FURTHER WHEN HE FELT THIS AND REMOVED THEM. HE DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY BLEEDING. NO HARM REPORTED. HE DID NOT EXAMINE THE CATHETERS AFTER REMOVAL TO SEE OR FEEL WITH HIS HAND IF THERE WERE ANY DEFORMITIES ON THE EYELETS OR ON THE CATHETER AS HE FELT WITH INSERTION. HE SAID HE HAS VERY CALLOUSED HANDS AND LIKELY WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FEEL ANY SUBTLE DEFECTS ANYWAYS. HE DISCARDED THEM. HE WAS ALSO PREPPING THEM CORRECTLY AS WELL PRIOR TO USE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24753133 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging

  END USER REPORTS "ONE CATHETER SEALED IN THE SEAL". PHOTOS DEPICTING THE REPORTED COMPLAINT ISSUE WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPLAINANT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24583393 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Sharp Edges

  TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT OR EVENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 24580763 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Packaging Problem

  TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT OR EVENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24547521 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Entrapment of Device

  TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT OR EVENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24497852 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Packaging Problem

  END USER REPORTS THE PACKAGING OF THE GLIDE CATHETER SPLITS ON THE SIDE. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS EMDR COVERS THE UNKNOWN LOT NUMBERS AND UNKNOWN QUANTITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24461901 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 26, 2026Packaging Problem

  END USER REPORTS THE PACKAGING OF THE GLIDE CATHETER SPLITS ON THE SIDE. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24461897 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Sharp Edges

  END USER STATES "HE CAN FEEL A BURR NEAR THE EYELET FOR HIS GC GLIDE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24291803 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Sharp Edges

  END USER STATES "HE CAN FEEL A BURR NEAR THE EYELET FOR HIS GC GLIDE."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24291802 ↗

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