DISPOSABLE BALLOON CATHETER B5-2C (REF N6214640)Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
All models of DISPOSABLE BALLOON CATHETER (3)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170454226), received between Aug 6, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Air/Gas in 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Air/Gas in Device1
- Material Puncture/Hole1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Air/Gas in Device
It was reported that air remaining inside balloon with the Olympus Balloon Catheter. The issue occurred during an unknown procedure. The procedure was completed using a similar device. There was no patient harm reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50771861 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Material Puncture/Hole
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50165137 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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