VIA Microcatheter VIA-33-133-01Recalls & reported problems
Sequent Medical, Inc. · VIA 33 Microcatheter · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00851566003703), received between Dec 22, 2020 and Apr 20, 2021 — classified as 1 death, 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Material Separation1
- Unintended Movement1
Patient problems
- Ruptured Aneurysm2
- 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.
InjuryApr 20, 2021Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ADVANCEMENT INTO AN ANEURYSM WITH A VIA MICROCATHETER, THERE WAS A SUDDEN MOVEMENT, WHICH APPEARED TO CAUSE RUPTURE TO AN ANEURYSM. THE ANEURYSM WAS EMBOLIZED AS PLANNED AND ANGIOGRAPHY CONFIRMED THAT THE ANEURYSM WAS STABLE AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE PATIENT AWOKE WITH NO NEUROLOGICAL DEFICIT, ONLY A SLIGHT HEADACHE.
Patient problems: Ruptured Aneurysm
MAUDE report 11691643 ↗DeathFeb 16, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE WEB DEVICE THROUGH THE VIA MICROCATHETER TO TREAT AN ACOM ANEURYSM, THE ANEURYSM RUPTURED, POSSIBLY DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE MICROCATHETER. THE WEB DEVICE WAS IMMEDIATELY ADVANCED INTO THE ANEURYSM TO REPAIR THE RUPTURE AND THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL INTRA-PROCEDURAL EVENTS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE DIED TWO DAYS AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Ruptured Aneurysm
MAUDE report 11336028 ↗InjuryDec 22, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A WEB EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE TO TREAT A BASILAR APEX ANEURYSM IN A TORTUOUS VERTEBRAL ARTERY, THE VIA MET RESISTANCE DURING ADVANCEMENT THROUGH THE GUIDE CATHETER. AFTER REMOVAL, THE DISTAL MARKER BAND OF THE VIA WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE ANEURYSM. THE WEB DEVICE WAS IMPLANTED AS PLANNED WITHOUT INCIDENT, CAPTURING THE MARKER BAND IN THE DOME OF THE ANEURYSM. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY OR ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11061232 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.