MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VOLCANO CORPORATION PIONEER PLUS CATHETER; CATHETER FOR CROSSING TOTAL OCCLUSIONS

Model Number	PPLUS120
Medical Device Problem Code	No Display/Image (1183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Block a2-a6: not available from facility.Blocks b6 & b7: not available from facility.Block c: not applicable for this device.Block d4: serial # not applicable for this device.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Blocks h3 & h6: the pioneer plus catheter was not returned, thus no product investigation was performed.Blocks h7, h9 & h10: do not apply to this submission.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a pioneer plus catheter was used in a therapeutic peripheral procedure in severely calcified sfa.During use, the catheter was recognized, had partial image but a catheter fault detected error message appeared.The catheter was unplugged/plugged; however, the image was lost.Since the catheter was unable to cross the lesion, the procedure was aborted, and rescheduled at a later date for the originally planned bypass.No patient injury reported.This product problem is being reported because the catheter could not be used; resulting in a potential for harm due to the delay of the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blocks a2, a3a & a6: patient information available (received on 27oct2025).Blocks d9 & h3: the pioneer plus catheter was returned for evaluation.Block d10: concomitant devices available.Block h3: visual inspection found no unusual characteristics of the device.During functional testing, the catheter failed the wire bond, channel match, and image tests.When the catheter was plugged into the system, a ¿no catheter¿ message was displayed.Block h6: the probable cause of the error message is due to electrical connection failure along the scanner.Manipulation, impact and applied pressure associated with use and handling can further affect the integrity of the device.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

• Brand Name: PIONEER PLUS CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER FOR CROSSING TOTAL OCCLUSIONS
• Manufacturer (Section D): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer (Section G): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer Contact: danielle bullock ; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego, CA 92130 ; 858720-4125
• MDR Report Key: 23396698
• Report Number: 3008363989-2025-00129
• Device Sequence Number: 15997368
• Product Code: PDU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845225002565
• UDI-Public: (01)00845225002565(11)231009(17)251009(10)5608353
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162418
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/09/2025
• Device Model Number: PPLUS120
• Device Catalogue Number: PPLUS120
• Device Lot Number: 5608353
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ABBOTT: 0.014 SPARTACORE GUIDEWIRE; COOK: INTRODUCTER SHEATH, SIZE UNK; PHILIPS VOLCANO: INTRASIGHT MOBILE SYSTEM; UNK MFG AND SIZE: GUIDEWIRE; UNK MFG AND SIZE: INTRODUCER SHEATH
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Race: White