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Ultraverse® RX U42002H30RXRecalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® RX PTA Dilatation Catheter 2.5 mm x 300 mm, 200 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 00801741056727), received between Aug 29, 2017 and Aug 2, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Retraction Problem1

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.

  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE SHAFT OF THE PTA BALLOON CATHETER ALLEGEDLY BROKE DURING INSERTION, THROUGH THE SHEATH VIA CONTRALATERAL APPROACH. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7745308 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 29, 2017Retraction Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Retraction Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE OF A CALCIFIED LESION IN THE PERONEAL ARTERY, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER UPON REMOVAL THROUGH THE 6FR SHEATH AFTER THE SECOND INFLATION/DEFLATION ATTEMPT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DECIDED TO LEAVE THE DETACHED BALLOON SEGMENT IN SITU AS THERE WAS NO POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS CONCLUDED, AND NO FURTHER TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6828208 ↗

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