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Ultraverse® 014 U41501H12Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse® 014 PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter 1.5 mm x 120 mm, 150 cm Catheter · Class 2

All models of Ultraverse 014 (36)

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 00801741064401), received between Feb 12, 2018 and Aug 27, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2018Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE IN THE ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURE PRIOR TO REACHING RATED BURST PRESSURE. ANOTHER BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7820989 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON REMOVING THE BALLOON FROM THE INNER PACKAGING THE BALLOON MATERIAL ALLEGEDLY DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER. ANOTHER BALLOON WAS USED TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7265602 ↗

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