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Dorado® DR13552Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Dorado® PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 5 mm x 20 mm, 135 cm Catheter · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741058448), received between Oct 18, 2024 and Dec 8, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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

  • Break3
  • Material Rupture2
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 8, 2025Break; Material Rupture; Break; Material Rupture

    ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE USING THE DORADO BALLOON CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON CATHETER ALLEGEDLY HAD A PINHOLE RUPTURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER BALLOON. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23753060 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Break; Material Rupture; Break; Material Rupture

    ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) PROCEDURE USING THE DORADO PTA BALLOON CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY HAD A HOLE IN IT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22165104 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 18, 2024Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE PTA BALLOON SHAFT WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKE WHEN REMOVING FROM PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20479368 ↗

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