Atlas® Gold ATG120204Recalls & reported problems
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Atlas® Gold PTA Dilatation Catheter 20 mm x 40 mm, 120 cm catheter · Class 2
All models of Atlas Gold (33)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 00801741060946), received between Apr 15, 2019 and Dec 18, 2023 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deflation Problem” (5 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Deflation Problem5
- Inflation Problem3
- Material Rupture2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Material Deformation1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 18, 2023Material Rupture; No Apparent Adverse Event; Material Rupture; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED DURING DILATATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18342540 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2022Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY NOT PUMPING PROPERLY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT HARD TIME TO DEFLATE THE BALLOON IN POST PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15568736 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2022Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Difficult to Remove; Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY HAD DIFFICULTLY TO PULL OUT OF THE CATHETER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON HAD A HARD TIME TO INFLATE AND DEFLATE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15568730 ↗MalfunctionJul 26, 2022Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Material Deformation; Deflation Problem; Inflation Problem; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY HAD ABNORMAL INFLATION. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BALLOON ALLEGEDLY HAD DEFLATION PROBLEM. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15101363 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2020Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE THROUGH FEMORAL ARTERY, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO DEFLATE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ANOTHER BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10815683 ↗MalfunctionJan 15, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION. THE INFORMATION REVIEWED INDICATED THAT MODEL ATG120204 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED DETACHMENT OF DEVICE OR DEVICE COMPONENT. THIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THE MALFUNCTION INVOLVE A PATIENT WITH NO REPORTED CONSEQUENCES. THE (B)(6) YEAR OLD MALE PATIENT'S WEIGHT WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9593193 ↗MalfunctionApr 15, 2019Deflation Problem; Material Rupture; Deflation Problem; Material Rupture
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES ONE MALFUNCTION EVENT. A REVIEW OF THE EVENTS INDICATED THAT MODEL ATG120204 PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ISSUE AND MATERIAL RUPTURE. THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED FROM ONE SOURCE. THIS EVENT INVOLVED ONE PATIENT WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE PATIENT WAS A 21 YEAR OLD MALE, WEIGHING 150 POUNDS.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8515270 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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