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NA 601296Recalls & reported problems

B. Braun Medical Inc. · CORONARY SINUS BALLOON VENOGRAPHY CATH · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 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 04046964325823), received between Dec 28, 2016 and Dec 11, 2018 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation Failure” (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

  • Activation Failure1
  • Deflation Problem1
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2018Activation Failure; Activation Failure

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: AFTER THE BALLOON CATHETER WAS IMPLANTED, IT FAILED TO INFLATE. NO INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8150989 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2017Mechanical Problem; Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Mechanical Problem; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

    AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY: CATHETER BALLOON UNABLE TO INITIATE. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6446129 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 28, 2016Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem

    AS REPORTED BY USER FACILITY: BALLOON CATHETER WAS INSERTED TO OBTAIN A CS VENOGRAM. THE BALLOON CANNOT BE DEFLATED. THE PHYSICIAN DECIDED TO INJECT MORE AIR TO THE BALLOON CATHETER AND THE BALLOON RUPTURED. NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6208715 ↗

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