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Chocolate® CB1413540120OTW (UDI 00763000336677)Recalls & reported problems

Ev3, Inc · PTA CB1413540120 CHOCOLATE 014 V03 · Class 2

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 00763000336677), received between Aug 5, 2021 and Aug 5, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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

  • Fracture1
  • 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.

  • MalfunctionAug 5, 2021Fracture; Material Deformation; Fracture; Material Deformation

    PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE A CHOCOLATE PTA BALLOON DURING PROCEDURE TO TREAT A MODERATELY CALCIFIED LESION IN THE MID SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA) TO POPLITEAL ARTERY WITH CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION (CTO-100%). THE VESSEL WAS MODERATELY TORTUOUS. A PRESSURE PUMP WAS USED FOR INFLATION DEVICE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE NOTED TO PACKAGING. THERE WAS NO ISSUE NOTED WHEN REMOVING THE DEVICE FROM HOOP/TRAY. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED PER IFU WITH NO ISSUES IDENTIFIED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DELIVERY THROUGH THE VESSEL, BALLOON BREAK/FRACTURE OCCURRED. THE BROKEN WIRE WAS NOT COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE BALLOON. THE DEVICE DID NOT PASS THROUGH A PREVIOUSLY DEPLOYED STENT. THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE ENCOUNTERED WHEN ADVANCING THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS SAFELY REMOVED FROM PATIENT. NO INTERVENTION REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL. NO VESSEL DAMAGE NOTED. ANOTHER CHOCOLATE BALLOON OF THE SAME MODEL WAS USED INSTEAD FOR DILATATION, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12281228 ↗

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