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RAPIDTRANSIT 601-251Recalls & reported problems

Medos International Sàrl · RAPIDTRANSIT Infusion Catheter Outer Diameter (Distal) 2.3F (0.75 mm) Usable Length 150 cm 2.8F (0.95 mm) .021 Inch (0.5 mm) 50cm Contents: 1 Infusion Catheter and 1 Shape Mandrel. Minimum Guiding Catheter I.D. / Dia. .042 Inch (1.1 mm) · 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 10886704028345), received between Jan 13, 2021 and Jan 13, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

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.

  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    AS REPORTED BY THE FIELD, AN INTRAARTERIAL INJECTION WAS PERFORMED FOR VASOSPASM. A 6FR SHEATH WAS INSERTED FROM THE RIGHT FEMORAL ARTERY. A GUIDING CATHETER (6FR FUBUKI, ASAHI INTECC) WAS DELIVERED TO THE LEFT INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY. A RAPIDTRANSIT 150CM (601251, 30187412) WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE DELIVERED TO THE LEFT MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY (MCA). HOWEVER, THERE WAS A RESISTANCE FELT BETWEEN THE COMPLAINT DEVICE AND A GUIDEWIRE (CHIKAI, ASAHI INTECC). THE GUIDEWIRE WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER GUIDEWIRE, BUT THE SAME ISSUE CONTINUED. THE RAPIDTRANSIT WAS REPLACED WITH A COMPETITOR¿S DEVICE AND IT WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS AND THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11163670 ↗

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