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RapidCross™ A14BX025080170Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · PTA A14BX025080170 RAPIDCROSS V04 · Class 2

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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 00763000110796), received between May 11, 2020 and Nov 24, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1
  • Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 24, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel

    A PHYSICIAN WAS USING A RAPIDCROSS PTA BALLOON FOR THE TREATMENT OF AN UNKNOWN LESION IN THE DISTAL REGION OF THE POSTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. THE DEVICE WAS INFLATED USING THE EVEREST INFLATION DEVICE. IT WAS REPORTED THE BALLOON BURST/LEAKED AT 4 ATM. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15860008 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2020Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material; Material Twisted/Bent; Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material; Material Twisted/Bent

    PHYSICIAN WAS USING RAPIDCROSS PTA BALLOON ALONG WITH NON MEDTRONIC 6FR SHEATH AND .014 GUIDE WIRE DURING PROCEDURE TO TREAT A LITTLE CALCIFIED LESION IN THE RIGHT MID POSTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY WITH CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION (CTO-100%). THE VESSEL DIAMETER AND LESION LENGTH WERE 2.5MM AND 60MM RESPECTIVELY. A NON MEDTRONIC INFLATION DEVICE WAS USED TO INFLATE THE BALLOON. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE NOTED TO PACKAGING AND NO ISSUES NOTED WHEN REMOVING DEVICE FROM HOOP/TRAY. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED PER IFU WITH NO ISSUED IDENTIFIED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE FROM THE PROTECTIVE PACKAGING, THE CATHETER WAS TWISTED AT THE SHAFT. ANOTHER PTA BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. WHEN THE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS USED IN THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS SAFELY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10042161 ↗

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