AccuVu 13709803Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI H787137098030), received between May 18, 2016 and Oct 24, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 24, 2020Fracture; Fracture

  A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH AN ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER WHILE PREPARING FOR A PROCEDURE. DURING ASSEMBLY WITH THE GUIDEWIRE, THE CATHETER TIP BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE AND THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS, HARM, OR REQUIRE MEDICAL INTERVENTION AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT. IT WAS INDICATED THAT THE REPORTED DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 10731846 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 18, 2016Detachment Of Device Component; Device Issue; Detachment Of Device Component; Device Issue

  AS REPORTED (B)(6) 2016, A (B)(6), MALE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR AN ANGIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURE. DURING THE CASE, AFTER THE ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER HAD BEEN PLACED, THE STRAIN RELIEF DETACHED AND SLID DOWN THE CATHETER SHAFT AND INTO THE INSERTION SITE. THE STRAIN RELIEF WAS REMOVED WITH NO COMPLICATIONS OR PATIENT EFFECT. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND SET ASIDE. A NEW OF THE SAME WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THIS EVENT. THE REPORTED DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Code Available; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 5662540 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
• 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-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-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-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

…and 6 more.