AccuVu 13709801Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI H787137098010), received between Sep 25, 2018 and Feb 12, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

21 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K112452, K161596); 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryFeb 12, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ANGIODYNAMICS RECEIVED A ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER DEVICE THAT THE TIP HAD DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER SHAFT. THE DEVICE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED PREVIOUSLY AND HAD BEEN RETURNED WITH ANOTHER SAMPLE FOR A DIFFERENT COMPLAINT RECORD FROM THE SAME ACCOUNT FOR THE SAME FAILURE. .

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9699595 ↗
• InjuryJan 21, 2020Fracture; Fracture

  AS REPORTED: AN ACCUVU ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER WAS USED IN ENDOVASCULAR CASE. THE CATHETER WAS INSERTED AND REMOVED FROM PATIENT WITHOUT INCIDENT MULTIPLE TIMES. ON ONE ATTEMPT TO RE-INSERT; THE RADIOPAQUE TIP WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DETACHED INTO MULTIPLE PIECES (CATHETER AND THREE FRAGMENTS; TWO IN BIOHAZARD BAG FOR RETURN TO MANUFACTURER AND ONE REMAINING IN PATIENT'S BODY). ONE OF THE FRAGMENTS REMAINS INSIDE PATIENT; NO KNOWN INJURY AT THIS TIME. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 9611619 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2018Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

  AS REPORTED TO ANGIODYNAMICS ON (B)(6) 2018: WHEN PREPPING FOR AN ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTED THE STERILE PACKAGING OF THE ACCU-VU CATHETER WAS TORN, COMPROMISING THE STERILITY OF THE DEVICE. THE PACKAGE WAS SET ASIDE AND A NEW OF THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7907020 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

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

• 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-1872-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  AccuVu Angiographic Catheter, Omni Flush, Non-Braided, With 2 R/O Markers; ACCU-VU OF 4F X 70CM 035 NB 6SH 2 R/O 2CM; Catalog No.: 13709005; Product/UPN No.: H787137090055 (Box), H
• 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-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-1866-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Kumpe, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU KMP 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714021; Product/UPN No.: H787107140215 (Box), H787107140210 (Pouch); Box Quanti
• 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-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-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-1868-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Headhunter (1), Non-Braided; SOFT-VU HH1 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714040; Product/UPN No.: H787107140405 (Box), H787107140400 (Pouch); B
• 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-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-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-1856-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Pigtail, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU PT 4F X 100CM 035 NB 10SH; Catalog No.: 10707103; Product/UPN No.: H787107071035 (Box), H787107071030 (Pouch); Box Quan
• Z-1857-2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Soft -Vu Angiographic Catheter, Kumpe, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU KMP 4F X 40CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10710013; Product/UPN No.: H787107100135 (Box), H787107100130 (Pouch); Box Quanti
• 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

…and 6 more.