Apex™ H7493895908400Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08714729475446), received between Jan 15, 2021 and Jan 15, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Entrapment of Device” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P860019); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 15, 2021Entrapment of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT CATHETER ENTRAPMENT OCCURRED. THE 90% STENOSED TARGET LESION WITH A 90 DEGREES SIGNIFICANT BEND WAS LOCATED IN A NON-CALCIFIED AND SEVERELY TORTUOUS FISTULA. A 4.00 MM X 8 MM APEX BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED OVER AN .014 INCH NON-BOSTON SCIENTIFIC GUIDEWIRE. HOWEVER, BOTH DEVICES BECAME TANGLED INSIDE THE ABDOMINAL AORTA. THE PHYSICIAN REMOVED THE BALLOON AND GUIDEWIRE TOGETHER. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABORTED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AND THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS STABLE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 11178267 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P860019. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2165-2008 · May 1, 2007 · Terminated
  Boston Scientific Scimed Maverick 2 Monorail" PTCA Catheter, 3.0 mm 15 mm REF 38928-1530 Lot 9565194 Use before 2010-04 Indicated for balloon dilation of the stenotic portion o
• Z-2166-2008 · Nov 1, 2005 · Terminated
  Boston Scientific Scimed Maverick 2 Monorail 12mm Balloon Catheter, 2.5 mm x 12 mm Made in Ireland Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ireland REF 38928-1225 Use before 2007-01 UPN H
• Z-0032-04 · Aug 20, 2003 · Terminated
  Ace Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Dilatation Catheter with 1 cm Tip and 20 mm Balloon, Catalog Number H74903628151
• Z-0031-04 · Aug 20, 2003 · Terminated
  Ace Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Dilatation Catheter with 2cm Tip 20 mm Balloon, Catalog Number H74902071051
• Z-0030-04 · Aug 20, 2003 · Terminated
  Ace Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Dilatation Catheter with 2cm Tip 20 mm Balloon, Catalog Number H74902071011