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Ultraverse® 014 U415034Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® 014 PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 3 mm x 40 mm, 150 cm Catheter · Class 2

All models of Ultraverse 014 (36)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741053689), received between Jul 23, 2019 and Apr 17, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (3 reports).

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

  • Material Rupture3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL U415034 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MATERIAL RUPTURE.THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THIS MALFUNCTION INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO CONSEQUENCES. THE WEIGHT OF 73 YEAR OLD MALE IS 120 KGS.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9975191 ↗
  • InjuryOct 16, 2019Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE OF THE TIBIAL ARTERY, THE TIP OF THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY DETACHED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT A STENT WAS USED TO OPPOSE THE DETACHED TIP TO THE VESSEL WALL. THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED AS STABLE.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9200241 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 23, 2019Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL U415034 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED, DETACHED, AND WAS SECURED USING A STENT. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE ONE PATIENT INVOLVED. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THE PATIENT WAS AN 85-YEAR-OLD MALE WHO WEIGHED 145 POUNDS.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8817082 ↗

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