Wire, Guide, Catheter

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-06-18Open, ClassifiedProcess design

  Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire: REF: MSWSTDA35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 00884450529690 REF: MSWSTDA35180 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529669 REF: MSWSTDA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529683 REF: MSWSTDA3580 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529645 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTDS35150 UDI-DI codes: 00884450529690 00884450529744 REF: MSWSTFA35260EX UDI-DI code: 00884450529447 REF: MSWSTFA3580 UDI-DI code: 00884450529515 REF: MSWSTFS35150 UDI-DI code: 00884450529553 The Merit Hydrophilic Guide Wire is intended to be used in the peripheral vascular system to facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

  Due to unsealed portions of pouches.

• 2026-06-13Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component

  Description/REF: RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-1A; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN/NA-04220-X1A; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-HCA; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 18 GA X 16 CM/ASK-04018-UPM; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/ASK-04020-HC; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA X 5IN (12 CM)/ASK-04020-HMC; RADIAL ARTERY CATHETER KIT: 20 GA X 30MM/ASK-04020-MMC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-1/2IN (3.81 CM)/ASK-04020-SV; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20 GA X 5 IN (12 CM)/ASK-04100-AMC-S1; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 20 GA X 12 CM/ASK-04100-NS; RADIAL ARTERY KIT/ASK-04500-AH; RAD ART:20GAX3.81CM / ART LINE:20GAX12CM/ASK-04500-HF-S; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 1L 20 GA X 12 CM/ASK-04510-HA; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA. X 5 IN (12 CM)/ASK-04510-HF; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA X 5 IN (12 CM)/ASK-04510-IHC1; ARTERIAL LINE KIT: 20 GA X 5 IN (12 CM)/ASK-04510-MSK2; ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5IN/ASK-04510-NS; ARTERIAL CATHETER KIT: 20 GA X 12 CM/FS-04510-S; ARTERIAL LINE KIT/HF-04510-1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/ASK-04020-BSM; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45CM)/ASK-04020-HH1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-JMH1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4 IN/ASK-04020-MAS; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/ASK-04020-MCC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MHT; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MI; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MIHS; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-MUSC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-NCB; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN/ASK-04020-PMC; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-SPH; RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN (4.45CM)/ASK-04020-UPM; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1 3/4 IN (4.45 CM)/ASK-04020-UR1; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM/NA-04020-X1A; RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN/WBH-04020-1; CVC KIT: 20 GA X 12CM/ASK-04510-UCLA; ARTERIAL ACCESS TRAY WITH .025IN SWG/ASK-04001-BW1

  Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and 0.9% sodium chloride, the subject of a supplier recall, were included into kits and sets. The supplier was found to have quality issues and limited reports of drug ineffectiveness, and if sterility of a water-based injectable product is compromised this could lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.

• 2026-04-17Open, ClassifiedNo Marketing Application

  Medline Namic Guidewires: 1) GUIDEWIRE 3MMJ 0.035X260CM LT, Model Number: DYNJGWIRE20L; 2) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 180CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE105; 3) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 260CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE107; 4) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 260CM STR S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE115; 5) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 150CM STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE108; 6) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 150CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE104; 7) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 180CM STR S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE113; 8) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 260CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE103; 9) GDWIRE .035INX150CM 3MMJ LT, Model Number: DYNJGWIRE01L; 10) GDWIRE .035INX180CM 3MMJ LT, Model Number: DYNJGWIRE03L; 11) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 150CM STR S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE112; 12) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 180CM STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE109; 13) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 210CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE102; 14) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 210CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE106; 15) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 210CM STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE110; 16) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038,180CM,ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE121; 17) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 210CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE122; 18) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 210CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE118; 19) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 260CM STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE127; 20) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038,210CM,STR S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE130; 21) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038,260CM,ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE123; 22) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038",150CM,STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE124; 23) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 150CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE116; 24) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038",210CM,STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE126; 25) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 260CM STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE111; 26) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 150CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE100; 27) GWIRE HYDRO 0.035 180CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE101; 28) GWIRE,HYDRO,0.038",180CM, STR, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE125; 29) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 260CM ANGLE, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE119; 30) GWIRE HYDRO 0.038 150CM ANG S, Model Number: DYNJHWIRE120

  The 510(k) regulatory clearances for certain Control Syringes, Guidewires, and/or High-Pressure Tubing have been rescinded.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Approach CTO-6 Micro Wire Guide, Reference Part Number CMW-14-190-6G, Order Number G50786

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Approach CTO-12 Micro Wire Guide: Reference Part Number CMW-14-190-12G, Order Number G50787; Reference Part Number CMW-14-300-12G, Order Number G50791

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2026-04-06Open, ClassifiedIncorrect or no expiration date

  COOK MEDICAL Approach CTO-18 Micro Wire Guide, Reference Part Number CMW-14-190-18G, Order Number G50788; Reference Part Number CMW-14-300-18G, Order Number G50792

  Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

• 2025-05-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  GALT Guidewire REF SGW-051-07 Guidewires are intended for use in percutaneous procedures, to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices within the Coronary and peripheral vasculature.

  Due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging.

• 2024-11-21Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control

  Approach CTO Micro Wire Guide, RPN CMW-14-190-25G, GPN G50789

  Devices from the affected device lots have labels that state the incorrect expiration dates.

• 2024-11-08Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control

  Approach CTO Micro Wire Guide, Guide Wire, Catalog Prefix CMW; Reference Part Numbers: CMW-14-190-12G CMW-14-190-18G CMW-14-190-25G CMW-14-190-6G CMW-14-300-12G CMW-14-300-18G CMW-14-300-25G CMW-14-300-6G

  Affected device lots have labels that state the incorrect expiration dates.

• 2024-11-08Open, ClassifiedLabeling Change Control

  Approach Hydro ST Micro Wire Guide; Catalog prefix HMW Reference Part Numbers: HMW-14-135-ST HMW-14-190-ST HMW-14-300-ST

  Affected device lots have labels that state the incorrect expiration dates.