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Viking™ M0044000050Recalls & reported problems

Boston Scientific Corporation · Fixed Curve Diagnostic Catheter · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08714729878056), received between May 13, 2022 and May 13, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Remove1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2022Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE A VIKING ELECTRODE CATHETER LOST ITS STIFFNESS AND BENT IN THE PATIENT AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE IT FROM THE PATIENT. THE CATHETER WAS EXCHANGED WITH ANOTHER OF THE SAME TYPE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS. DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY BOSTON SCIENTIFIC AND IS WAITING FOR ANALYSIS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14395641 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.