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R2P METACROSS RX BD-P50200ERRecalls & reported problems

Kaneka Corporation · R2P METACROSS RX is a Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Dilatation Catheter for peripheral indications. R2P METACROSS RX is a rapid exchange (RX) type and the maximum diameter of the compatible guidewire is 0.035 inches (0.89 mm). · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04540778167117), received between Oct 1, 2019 and Oct 24, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Handling Problem” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Handling Problem1
  • Fracture1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 24, 2019Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem; Use of Device Problem; Device Handling Problem

    THE ACCOUNT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PTA A HEAVILY CALCIFIED SFA WHEN THE BALLOON WOULD NOT ADVANCE FORWARD OR COULD IT BE REMOVED OVER THE WIRE BEFORE IT FRACTURED. AN OPEN SURGICAL FOREIGN BODY RETRIEVAL WAS PERFORMED TO REMOVE THE BALLOON. THE BALLOON WAS REMOVED. THE PATIENT IS STABLE AND RECOVERING.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9231315 ↗
  • InjuryOct 1, 2019Fracture

    DURING PLANNED ANGIOGRAM AND INTERVENTION BALLOON FRACTURED OFF. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY DR (B)(6) TO RETRIEVE THE PRODUCT. UNABLE TO RETRIEVE. CALLED (B)(6). PT TAKEN TO OPERATING ROOM FOR RETRIEVAL OF FOREIGN BODY WITH ADMISSION TO ICU. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 9145724 ↗

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