Atrieve™ Vascular Snare Kit 382007045Recalls & reported problems
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · Atrieve™ Vascular Snare Kit 7F · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20886333004014), received between Sep 1, 2020 and Mar 2, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Entrapment of Device” (2 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
- Entrapment of Device2
- Break1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 2, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
WHEN MOVING THE CATHETER UP AND DOWN TO CATCH THE WIRE OF AFX DEVICE, THE MARKER BAND WAS DETACHED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MARKER BAND WAS INSIDE 8 FR LONG SHEATH AND THEN THE SHEATH WAS REMOVED AND THE MARKER WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE BODY. THE KIT WAS EXCHANGED WITH A NEW ONE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24479646 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Entrapment of Device
DURING THE USE THE TIP OF THE ATRIEVE¿ VASCULAR SNARE WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT'S BODY AND THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY MOVING THE PATIENT TO THE OPERATING ROOM TO REMOVE THE TIP.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 12339450 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2020Break; Entrapment of Device
DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE SNARE CAUGHT ON GRAFT AND BROKE OFF FRAGMENT REMAINS IN SOFT TISSUES OUT OF BLOOD FLOW ISOLATED BY VASCULAR GRAFT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 10477215 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.