VIA Microcatheter VIA-33-133-01-ALRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00842429118733), received between Jan 15, 2026 and Jun 1, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unsealed Device Packaging” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC PACKAGE WAS NOT FULLY SEALED WHEN REMOVED FROM THE BOX. THE DEVICE WAS BROUGHT FROM THE SALES MANAGER'S TRUNK STOCK. IMAGING IS NOT AVAILABLE OF THE INCOMPLETELY SEALED PLASTIC PACKAGE, AS THE TECHNICIAN OPENED THE PACKAGE COMPLETELY AND DISCARDED THE UNIT. THE CASE CONTINUED WITH THE USE OF ANOTHER UNIT. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED AS "PERFECT."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25352827 ↗
• InjuryJan 15, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY ANEURYSM PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIANS WERE ABOUT TO DEPLOY THE WEB TO TREAT THE ANEURYSM AND DID A RUN AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BLEED. THEY THEN DEPLOYED AND DETACHED THE WEB SUCCESSFULLY. THEY THEN USED COILS AND A STENT TO FINISH THE CASE SUCCESSFULLY. THEY ARE NOT COMPLETELY SURE AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE BLEED, STATING IT MAY HAVE BEEN BEFORE THE DEPLOYMENT, WHILE THEY WERE INTRODUCING THE MICRO CATHETER. THE PATIENT WAS OK AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE. STASIS WAS ACHIEVED IN THE ANEURYSM.

  Patient problems: Ruptured Aneurysm

  MAUDE report 24089602 ↗