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Ultraverse® RX U41502H10RXRecalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® RX PTA Dilatation Catheter 2.5 mm x 100 mm, 150 cm Catheter · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741056567), received between Feb 1, 2021 and Dec 29, 2025 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (6 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture6
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE THROUGH THE ULTRAVERSE RX BALLOON CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND RUPTURED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER BALLOON. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23904188 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE PTA BALLOON WAS ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19758687 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY BELOW KNEE TREATMENT VIA THE CONTRALATERAL APPROACH, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18841240 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE IN THE ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED AT 12 ATM. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18128951 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE OF A CALCIFIED CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION IN THE RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY VIA AN IPSILATERAL ANTEGRADE APPROACH, THE SHAFT OF THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY BENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14487231 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE OF A TARGET LESION BELOW THE KNEE, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED AT NOMINAL PRESSURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11431402 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 1, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE IN ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY BELOW THE KNEE, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11257677 ↗

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