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Armada B1040-080Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Vascular Inc. · Armada 35 PTA Catheter 4 mm x 80 mm x 80 cm / Over-The-Wire · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 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 08717648154539), received between Dec 12, 2017 and Jan 19, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (2 reports).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 19, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A MILDLY CALCIFIED 70% STENOSED LESION IN THE ATRIOVENTRICULAR FISTULA. A 4X80MM ARMADA 35 BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER (BDC) WAS ADVANCED INTO THE FISTULA AND INFLATED ONE TIME TO 16 ATMOSPHERES (ATM) WHEN THE BALLOON RUPTURED. THE BDC WAS REMOVED, AND ANOTHER ARMADA 35 WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13297865 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 12, 2017Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A RESTENOSIS LESION IN THE MILDLY TORTUOUS, MODERATELY CALCIFIED, 70% STENOSED, MID FEMORAL ARTERY. A 4.0 X 80 MM ARMADA 35 PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) CATHETER WAS ADVANCED TO THE LESION AND UPON THE 3RD INFLATION THE BALLOON RUPTURED AT 20 ATMOSPHERES. A NEW UNSPECIFIED BALLOON CATHETER WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT SEQUELA. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7108936 ↗

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