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Passeo-18 3/170/130Recalls & 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
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 07640119559247), received between Mar 14, 2023 and Apr 17, 2025 — classified as 2 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
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1
  • Inflation Problem1

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.

  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Inflation Problem; Fluid/Blood Leak; Inflation Problem

    THE PASSEO-18 PERIPHERAL BALLOON CATHETER WAS SELECTED FOR TREATMENT OF A PREDILATED MILDLY CALCIFIED LESION IN A MILDLY TORTUOUS SECTION OF THE DISTAL POSTERIOR TIBIAL ARTERY. DURING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PASSEO-18, THE BALLOON WAS INTRODUCED AND INFLATED, BUT IT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE BALLOON, AND UPON TESTING IT OUTSIDE THE PATIENT, A LEAK WAS IDENTIFIED, CONFIRMING THAT THE BALLOON WAS NOT INFLATING PROPERLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21859503 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance

    THE PASSEO-18 BALLOON CATHETER WAS CHOSEN FOR TREATMENT. THE PRE-DILATED MODERATELY CALCIFIED LESION IN THE OSTIAL FEMORAL ARTERY COULD NOT BE CROSSED WITH THE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16541724 ↗

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