AVANTI 504616ZRecalls & reported problems
Cordis Corporation · SI AVANTI+ TRANSRAD KIT 11CM · Class 2
Quick summary
This Cordis Avanti vessel dilator for percutaneous catheterization has 41 adverse event reports since 2019, with no deaths, 1 injury and 40 malfunctions. Most reports describe loose or detached puncture needles found in the packaging, along with contamination or packaging problems; one report mentions a thrombosis. There are no recalls naming this device. Reports rose sharply to 29 in the last 12 months versus 5 the year before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 41
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 41 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705032010283), received between Aug 13, 2019 and May 4, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 40 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (29 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Packaging Problem29
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material3
- Delivered as Unsterile Product2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Contamination1
- Fracture1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions38
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
- Thrombosis/Thrombus1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 41 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075818 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075814 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075762 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075747 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075739 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075719 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075713 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075707 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075702 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075695 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25075689 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25074351 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25074147 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25074130 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25074120 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25074041 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073963 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073906 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073810 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073768 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073750 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073743 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073730 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073720 ↗MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Packaging Problem
AS REPORTED, THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE OF A 5F AVANTI PLUS INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEVICE AND 134 STERILE DEVICES WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25073712 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.