Soft-Vu 10732205Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI H787107322050), received between Jun 5, 2018 and Dec 5, 2018 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 reports).

23 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K112452, K161596, K173762); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 5, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  WHEN PREPPING FOR AN ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE AND OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGING OF A SOFTVU ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER, IT WAS NOTED THE TIP OF THE CATHETER HAD FRACTURED OFF INSIDE OF THE PACKAGE. THE DEVICE WAS SET ASIDE AND A NEW OF THE SAME WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT DUE TO THIS EVENT. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8134939 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  DURING AN ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THE TIP OF THE CATHETER HAD FRACTURED OFF INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE DETACHED TIP WAS RETRIEVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW OF TE SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT DUE TO THIS EVENT. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 8134938 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  WHEN PREPPING FOR AN ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE AND OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGING OF A SOFTVU ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER, IT WAS NOTED THE TIP OF THE CATHETER HAD FRACTURED OFF INSIDE OF THE PACKAGE. THE DEVICE WAS SET ASIDE AND A NEW OF THE SAME WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT DUE TO THIS EVENT. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8134936 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

  AS REPORTED TO ANGIODYNAMICS ON MAY 16, 2018: WHEN THE PHYSICIAN PUT THE CATHETER INTO THE INTRODUCER SHEATH, THE HEAD (TIP) OF THE SOFT VU BROKEN DOWN [FRACTURED]. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7569823 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K112452, K161596, K173762. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1864-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Cobra (1), Non-Braided; SOFT-VU CB1 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714017; Product/UPN No.: H787107140175 (Box), H787107140170 (Pouch); Box Qu
• Z-1862-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Kumpe, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU KMP 4F X 65CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714014; Product/UPN No.: H787107140145 (Box), H787107140140 (Pouch); Box Quantit
• Z-1863-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Berenstein, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU BER 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714016; Product/UPN No.: H787107140165 (Box), H787107140160 (Pouch); Box Q
• Z-1873-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  AccuVu Angiographic Catheter, Straight Flush, Non-Braided, With 10 R/O Markers; ACCU-VU STR FL 4F X 100CM 035 NB 6SH 10 R/O 6@1CM 4@5CM; Catalog No.: 13709604; Product/UPN No.: H78
• Z-1861-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Cobra (2), Non-Braided; SOFT-VU CB2 4F X 65CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714011; Product/UPN No.: H787107140115 (Box), H787107140110 (Pouch); Box Qua
• Z-1867-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Sos Omni Selective (1), Non-Braided; SOFT-VU SO1 4F X 80CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714024; Product/UPN No.: H787107140245 (Box), H787107140240 (Po
• Z-1875-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  AccuVu Angiographic Catheter, Pigtail, Non-Braided, With 21 R/O Markers; ACCU-VU PT 4F X 70CM 035 NB 10SH 21 R/O 1CM; Catalog No.: 13709804; Product/UPN No.: H787137098045 (Box), H
• Z-1874-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  AccuVu Angiographic Catheter, Omni Flush, Non-Braided, With 21 R/O Markers; ACCU-VU OF 4F X 70CM 035 NB 6SH 21 R/O 1CM; Catalog No.: 13709704; Product/UPN No.: H787137097045 (Box),
• Z-1871-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Kumpe, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU KMP 4F X 40CM 035 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10734301; Product/UPN No.: H787107343015 (Box), H787107343010 (Pouch); Box Quantit
• Z-1869-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Straight Art, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU STR ART 4F X 65CM 035 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10731401; Product/UPN No.: H787107314015 (Box), H787107314010 (Pouch);
• Z-1860-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Berenstein, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU BER 4F X 65CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714009; Product/UPN No.: H787107140095 (Box), H787107140090 (Pouch); Box Qu
• Z-1858-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Omni Flush, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU OF 4F X 65CM 038 NB 6SH; Catalog No.: 10714001; Product/UPN No.: H787107140015 (Box), H787107140010 (Pouch); Box Qua
• Z-1870-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Omni Flush, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU OF 4F X 65CM 035 NB 6SH; Catalog No.: 10732301; Product/UPN No.: H787107323015 (Box), H787107323010 (Pouch); Box Qua
• Z-1859-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Pigtail, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU PT 4F X 65CM 038 NB 10SH; Catalog No.: 10714002; Product/UPN No.: H787107140025 (Box), H787107140020 (Pouch); Box Quant
• Z-1865-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Cobra (2), Non-Braided; SOFT-VU CB2 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714018; Product/UPN No.: H787107140185 (Box), H787107140180 (Pouch); Box Qu

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