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Atlas® Gold ATG120224Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Atlas® Gold PTA Dilatation Catheter 22 mm x 40 mm, 120 cm catheter · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 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 00801741060984), received between Jul 18, 2017 and Sep 18, 2017 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Frayed” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Frayed2
  • Material Rupture2
  • Peeled/Delaminated2

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.

  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2017Material Frayed; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Rupture; Material Frayed; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED AT 12 ATM DURING THE FIRST INFLATION. THE PTA BALLOON WAS EXCHANGED OVER THE GUIDEWIRE FOR ANOTHER THAT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6872112 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 18, 2017Material Frayed; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Rupture; Material Frayed; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING ANGIOPLASTY IN THE ILIAC VEIN, AFTER REMOVAL OF THE DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT, FRAYED MATERIAL WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE BALLOON. REPORTEDLY, ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6723556 ↗

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