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Armada 1013456-200Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Vascular Inc. · Armada 18 PTA Catheter 4.0 mm x 200 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 08717648207020), received between Jul 11, 2019 and Jul 11, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Misassembled” (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

  • Component Misassembled1

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.

  • MalfunctionJul 11, 2019Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A MODERATELY CALCIFIED LESION IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (SFA). THE 4.0X200MM ARMADA 18 BALLOON CATHETER WAS ADVANCED TO THE TARGET LESION AND INFLATED TO NOMINAL PRESSURE WHEN IT WAS NOTED THE PROXIMAL BALLOON MARKER WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE BALLOON WORKING LENGTH, NOT ON THE SHOULDER WHERE IT SHOULD BE. ALTHOUGH THE BALLOON MARKERS WERE SLIGHTLY OFF, THE BALLOON WORKED AS INTENDED. THE SAME BALLOON WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8782333 ↗

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