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RapidCross™ A14BX020120170Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · PTA A14BX020120170 RAPIDCROSS V03 · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00821684067284), received between Jan 20, 2022 and Jan 20, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 20, 2022Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel

    PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE THE RAPIDCROSS PTA BALLOON DURING PROCEDURE TO TREAT MODERATELY CALCIFIED LESION IN THE DISTAL LEFT ANTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. THE VESSEL HAD LITTLE TORTUOSITY. A NON MEDTRONIC INFLATION DEVICE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE NOTED TO PACKAGING AND NO ISSUES NOTED WHEN REMOVING THE DEVICE FROM THE HOOP/TRAY. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED PER THE IFU WITH NO ISSUES. THE DEVICE DID NOT PASS THROUGH A PREVIOUSLY DEPLOYED STENT. NO RESISTANCE WAS ENCOUNTERED WHEN ADVANCING THE DEVICE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A LONGITUDINAL BALLOON BURST AT 4 ATM DURING BALLOON INFLATION. NO FRAGMENTS WERE LEFT BEHIND. A NEW BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13304436 ↗

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