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Ultraverse® RX U415038RXRecalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® RX PTA Dilatation Catheter 3 mm x 80 mm, 150 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 00801741056864), received between Oct 10, 2017 and Apr 24, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Retraction Problem2
  • Break1
  • Material Rupture1

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.

  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2018Retraction Problem; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Retraction Problem; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED. REPORTEDLY, BALLOON SEGMENTS DETACHED FROM THE BALLOON CATHETER AND THE USE OF A SNARE DEVICE WAS USED TO RECOVER THE BALLOON SEGMENTS SUCCESSFULLY. REPORTEDLY, THE BALLOON AND SHEATH WERE REMOVED TOGETHER AS ONE UNIT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7456957 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 10, 2017Break; Retraction Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Retraction Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY SEPARATED IN HALF DURING REMOVAL THROUGH THE SHEATH POST PROCEDURE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON MATERIAL ALLEGEDLY DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER SHAFT. 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 6936554 ↗

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