MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. ARMADA¿; CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number	B1070-040
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during prep of the 7x40mm armada balloon 35 balloon was inflated outside of the anatomy and noted to have a hole as it was leaking.Also when pulled back suction on balloon it keep sucking air.There balloon was used and a new armada balloon was used to successfully continue the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar complaints from this lot.Based on the information provided, a definitive cause for the reported leak could not be determined.Possible factors that could contribute to a balloon hole in the balloon and/or leak include, but are not limited to, balloon damage during processing of the balloon material, handling damage, inflation technique and insufficient preparation.In this case, a conclusive cause for the reported complaint could not be determined since the device was not returned for analysis.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: ARMADA¿
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.; 3200 lakeside drive; santa clara CA 95054 2807
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela UNK ; CS UNK
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 23487588
• Report Number: 2024168-2025-11395
• Device Sequence Number: 10488021
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648154782
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648154782(17)280930(10)50407G2
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/06/2025

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 Model Number: B1070-040
• Device Catalogue Number: B1070-040
• Device Lot Number: 50407G2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown