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Ultraverse® 018 U87564Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® 018 PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 6 mm x 40 mm, 75 cm Catheter · Class 2

All models of Ultraverse 018 (39)

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 00801741055270), received between Jul 21, 2020 and Feb 3, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
  • 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.

  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE THROUGH THE ILIAC ARTERY, THE DEVICE SHEATH ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED OUT AND BLOOD WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE INSERTION SITE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT MANUAL COMPRESSION WAS ALLEGEDLY APPLIED TO STOP THE BLEEDING. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13438351 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 21, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. A REVIEW OF THE REPORTED INFORMATION INDICATED THAT MODEL U87564 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MATERIAL RUPTURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THE EVENT INVOLVED A PATIENT WITH NO KNOWN IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. THE (B)(6) MALE PATIENT WAS (B)(6).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10303638 ↗

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