Launcher LA7MAC35Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00613994831590), received between Sep 7, 2017 and Sep 7, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (1 report).

13 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022764); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 7, 2017Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  THE PHYSICIAN WAS USING A LAUNCHER GUIDE CATHETER; THE INTENDED LESION WAS IN THE MID RCA EXHIBITING MODERATE TORTUOSITY, NO OTHER LESION DETAILS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE (B)(4) PACKAGING. THE GUIDE CATHETER WAS REMOVED FROM PACKAGING, INSPECTED AND PREPPED PER IFU WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. RESISTANCE WAS ENCOUNTERED WHEN ADVANCING THE DEVICE ACROSS THE LESION, EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NOT APPLIED. THE GUIDE CATHETER WAS EXCHANGED WITH ANOTHER LAUNCHER GUIDE CATHETER. THE RESISTANCE WAS NOT DUE TO TORTUOSITY. IT IS REPORTED THAT ON REMOVAL FROM THE PATIENT, THE GUIDE CATHETER WAS NOTED TO BE TWISTED. NO INJURY WAS CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. ANALYSIS OF THE RETURNED DEVICE REVEALED AN EXPOSED BRAIDWIRE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6848219 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K022764. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0970-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER LA7IMAA LA 7F 110CM I CATHETER LA7IMAA LA 7F 110CM IMA Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0969-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F 3DRCC LAUNCHER CATHETER LA73DRC LA 7F 100CM 3DRC Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0976-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR4.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA7SR40 LA 7F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0973-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR3.0 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA7SR30SH LA 7F 100CM SR30 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0978-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR4.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA7SR40 LA 7F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0980-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR5.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA7SR50 LA 7F 100CM SR50 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-1009-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SB73DRCSH SB 7F 100CM Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or peri
• Z-0977-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR4.0 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA7SR40SH LA 7F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0971-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER LA7MB1A LA 7F 110CM M CATHETER LA7MB1A LA 7F 110CM MB Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are intr
• Z-0975-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR3.5 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA7SR35SH LA 7F 100CM SR35 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0972-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR3.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA7SR30 LA 7F 100CM SR30 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are i
• Z-0979-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR4.0 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA7SR40SH LA 7F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0974-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 7F SR3.5 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA7SR35 LA 7F 100CM SR35 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int