Pantheris A400XRecalls & reported problems
Avinger, Inc. · The Pantheris System is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels in the peripheral vasculature with a reference diameter of 3.0 mm to 7.0 mm, using OCT-assisted orientation and imaging. The system is an adjunct to fluoroscopy by providing images of vessel lumen, wall structures and vessel morphologies. · Class 2
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 00851354004387), received between Dec 5, 2019 and Dec 5, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Damaged by Another Device” (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
- Device Damaged by Another Device1
- Material Split, Cut or Torn1
Patient problems
- Peripheral Vascular Disease1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 5, 2019Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Device Damaged by Another Device; Material Split, Cut or Torn
DURING ATHERECTOMY IN THE POPLITEAL ARTERY, THE PANTHERIS CATHETER CONTACTED AN INDWELLING VASCULAR STENT AND RESISTED RETRACTION. THE PHYSICIAN GAINED PEDAL ACCESS, ADVANCED A BALLOON RETROGRADE AND PERFORMED ANGIOPLASTY TO FREE THE CATHETER FROM THE STENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THE DEVICE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED, AND NO MISSING OR DETACHED COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE WERE CONFIRMED. THE IFU OF THE PANTHERIS DEVICE INSTRUCTS USERS HOW TO IDENTIFY THE STRUTS OF AN INDWELLING VASCULAR STENT USING THE REAL-TIME OCT IMAGING COMPONENT OF THE PANTHERIS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO AVOID SUCH CONTACT.
Patient problems: Peripheral Vascular Disease
MAUDE report 9418309 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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