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POWERFLEX 4400615SRecalls & reported problems

Cordis US Corp. · POWERFLEXPRO 6MM15CM 80 · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 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 20705032059609), received between Sep 24, 2020 and Sep 24, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Burst Container or Vessel” (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

  • Burst Container or Vessel1

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.

  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2020Burst Container or Vessel; Burst Container or Vessel

    AS REPORTED, THE 6MM X 15CM X 80CM POWERFLEX PRO PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL ANGIOPLASTY (PTA) BALLOON CATHETER WAS USED BUT IT RUPTURED AT 12 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE (ATM) DURING ITS SECOND INFLATION. THEREFORE, ANOTHER POWERFLEX PRO (6MM X 10CM X 80CM) WAS USED BUT IT RUPTURED AT 10 ATM DURING ITS INITIAL INFLATION. A NEW 6MM BALLOON CATHETER (NON-CORDIS) WAS USED AND IT INFLATED AT THE LESION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. THE LESION WAS THE RIGHT SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY WHICH HAD SEVERE CALCIFICATION AND CONTINUOUS STENOSIS. AN IPSILATERAL APPROACH WAS MADE FROM THE RIGHT FEMORAL ARTERY WITH A NON-CORDIS SHEATH (6F 26CM). A NON-CORDIS GUIDEWIRE CROSSED THE LESION. THE GUIDEWIRE WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER NON-CORDIS GUIDEWIRE. THE DEVICES WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS AS DEVICES WERE DISCARDED IN THE HOSPITAL.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10579501 ↗

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