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Ultraverse® 018 U87544Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® 018 PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 4 mm x 40 mm, 75 cm Catheter · 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 00801741054952), received between Apr 15, 2020 and Oct 28, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (2 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 Rupture2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATES THAT MODEL U87544 PTA BALLOON DIALATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MATERIAL RUPTURE. THE INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. THIS MALFUNCTION INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. PATIENTS' AGE, WEIGHT AND GENDER WERE NOT PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10747486 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL U87544 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MATERIAL RUPTURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THE MALFUNCTION INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE AGE, WEIGHT, AND GENDER OF THE PATIENT WERE NOT PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9963030 ↗

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