AccuVu 13709804Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI H787137098040), received between Apr 6, 2017 and Apr 6, 2017 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

20 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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Mar 3, 2026Open, Classified

   The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub.

   Z-1875-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · FDA record ↗

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.

• MalfunctionApr 6, 2017Crack; Fracture; Crack; Fracture

  AS REPORTED TO ANGIODYNAMICS ON (B)(6) 2017: THE 4FR PIGTAIL ACCUVU CATHETER FAILED YESTERDAY (B)(6) 2017 EVENING. THE BLACK RADIOPAQUE DISTAL TIPS DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER WHILE IT WAS ON THE BACK TABLE. THE PHYSICIAN FELT RESISTANCE WHEN HE WAS ADVANCING THE CATHETER OVER THE WIRE. THE CATHETER ENTERED THE PATIENT BUT WAS STILL IN THE SHEATH. THEY REMOVED THE CATHETER AND THE TIP HAD SHEARED OFF. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6464824 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2017Crack; Fracture; Crack; Fracture

  AS REPORTED TO ANGIODYNAMICS ON MARCH 14, 2017: THE 4FR PIGTAIL ACCUVU CATHETER FAILED YESTERDAY ((B)(6) 2017) EVENING. THE BLACK RADIOPAQUE DISTAL TIPS DETACHED FROM THE CATHETER WHILE IT WAS ON THE BACK TABLE. THE PHYSICIAN FELT RESISTANCE WHEN HE WAS ADVANCING THE CATHETER OVER THE WIRE. THE CATHETER ENTERED THE PATIENT BUT WAS STILL IN THE SHEATH. THEY REMOVED THE CATHETER AND THE TIP HAD SHEARED OFF. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE DEFECTIVE DISPOSABLE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6464816 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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