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Passeo-18 4/80/130Recalls & reported problems

Biotronik AG · Class 2

All models of Passeo-18 (54)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 07640119559162), received between May 13, 2021 and Aug 23, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Advance1
  • Material Puncture/Hole1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2024Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance

    THE PASSEO-18 PERIPHERAL BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR PRE-DILATATION OF A MILDLY CALCIFIED LESION (85 PERCENT STENOSIS DEGREE) IN THE MODERATELY TORTUOUS MID SFA, BUT THE DEVICE COULD NOT PASS THE LESION. ANOTHER BALLOON WAS USED TO FINISH THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20053979 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    A PASSEO-18 BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR TREATMENT. THE BALLOON WAS PLACED PROPERLY IN THE LESION. IT WAS ATTEMPTED TO INFLATE THE BALLOON AS USUAL. GOING UP TO NP WAS POSSIBLE WITHOUT PROBLEMS BUT WHEN ARRIVING AT 5 ATM, THE PRESSURE OF THE BALLOON WOULD SLOWLY TURN DOWN. TO KEEP THE BALLOON INFLATED AT 5 ATM MORE PRESSURE NEEDED TO BE APPLIED. A NEW BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE INTERVENTION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11980305 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2021Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    A PASSEO-18 BALLOON CATHETER WAS CHOSEN FOR THE TREATMENT OF A MODERATELY CALCIFIED LESION (70 PERCENT STENOSIS DEGREE) IN A MODERATELY TORTUOUS SFA. DURING INFLATION UP TO 14 ATM THE BALLOON BUST. THE INTERVENTION WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER PASSEO-18.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11816515 ↗

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