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Armada 1013456-040Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Vascular Inc. · Armada 18 PTA Catheter 4.0 mm x 40 mm x 90 cm / Over-The-Wire · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 08717648206955), received between Nov 27, 2017 and Nov 27, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 27, 2017Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A LESION LOCATED IN THE RIGHT FISTULA. THE ARMADA 18 4.0 MM/ 40 MM PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) BALLOON LEAKED AT THE HUB DURING INFLATION. A SECOND ARMADA BALLOON WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH GOOD RESULT. THERE WAS NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY OR ADVERSE EFFECTS. IT WAS STATED THAT THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7061064 ↗

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