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Fortrex™ A35HPV10080135Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · PTA A35HPV10080135 FORTREX V02 · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000106386), received between May 2, 2023 and May 2, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2023Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel

    A PHYSICIAN WAS USING A FORTREX PTA BALLOON DURING A VENOPLASTY PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED AS PER THE IFU WITH NO ISSUES IDEN TIFIED. THE BALLOON WAS INFLATED USING A SYRINGE AND VISIPAQUE CONTRAST MEDIA INFLATION FLUID. IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE SECOND INFLATION THE BALLOON BURST AT AN UNKNOWN ATM. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED. THE DEVICE DID NOT PASS THROUGH A PREVIOUSLY DEPLOYED STENT AND NO RESISTANCE WAS MET WHILE ADVANCING. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED FOR THIS EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16853428 ↗

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