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RapidCross™ A14BX040120170Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · PTA A14BX040120170 RAPIDCROSS V04 · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 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 00763000111311), received between Nov 28, 2022 and Nov 28, 2022 — 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1
  • Leak/Splash1
  • Material Deformation1

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.

  • MalfunctionNov 28, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Material Deformation; Burst Container or Vessel; Leak/Splash; Material Deformation

    A PHYSICIAN WAS USING A RAPIDCROSS PTA BALLOON DURING A CROSS-OVER ANGIOPLASTY OF THE RIGHT FEMORAL-POPLITEAL ARTERY. USE OF GUIDES AND PROBES OF SIZE 0.014" AS WELL AS DILATION BALLOONS DUE TO THE PATIENT'S CALCIFIED ARTERY. THE RAPIDCROSS WAS USED TO PERFORM DILATION DURING THE RECANALIZATION. MANEUVER PERFORMED UNDER RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL, AS A RESULT OF USING AN IODINE CONTRAST PRODUCT THE SURGEON NOTICED THAT THE BALLOON WAS PIERCED AND THAT THERE WAS A CRACK. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REPLACE THIS BALLOON WITH A ANOTHER FROM THE SAME LABORATORY WHICH WAS SUCCESSFULLY USED. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED FOR THE PATIENT

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15868510 ↗

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