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Ultraverse® 035 PTA Dilatation Catheter U357542Recalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · Ultraverse 035 PTA Dilatation Catheter 4.0mm x 20mm balloon, 75cm shaft · Class 2

All models of Ultraverse 035 PTA Dilatation Catheter (92)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 00801741091940), received between Nov 8, 2016 and Oct 9, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

  • Break2
  • Material Rupture2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 9, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE OF A HIGHLY CALCIFIED TARGET LEGION IN THE COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10656664 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 16, 2016Break; Leak/Splash; Break; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ANGIOPLASTY PROCEDURE, LOCATED AT THE ARTERIAL ANASTOMOSIS OF A LEFT FOREARM FISTULA, THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY LEAKED WAS OBSERVED WHEN CONTRAST WAS INJECTED. 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 6106985 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 8, 2016Break; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Material Rupture; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PTA BALLOON ALLEGEDLY BROKE. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6088121 ↗

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