MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VOLCANO CORPORATION VISIONS PV .014P RX DIGITAL IVUS CATHETER; CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number	014R
Medical Device Problem Code	Sharp Edges (4013)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Blocks a2-a6: not available from facility.Blocks b6 & b7: not available from facility.Block c: not applicable for this device.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Block h3: the visions pv.014p rx catheter was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection found a zipper tear starting from the guidewire exit port to the stretched distal shaft.The core wire was bent and exposed, the inner member and microcables were broken, resulting in a sharp edge at the core wire and broken microcables.Block h6: the probable cause of the damage observed is due to use handling.Device manipulation, impact and applied pressure associated with use and handling can further affect the integrity of the device.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 visions pv.014p rx catheter was used in a therapeutic peripheral procedure.After pullback, upon taking the catheter out of the body and off the guidewire, it frayed apart but remained intact.The procedure was completed with no additional intervention.No patient injury reported.During the product return evaluation, sharp edges were found from the broken microcables and exposed core wire.This product problem is being submitted due to sharp edges observed.There is a potential for harm if the malfunction were to recur.

• Brand Name: VISIONS PV .014P RX DIGITAL IVUS CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer (Section G): VOLCARICA S.R.L.; coyol free zone &business park; b37; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: ayse kharodawala ; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego, CA 92130 ; 858720-4063
• MDR Report Key: 23589459
• Report Number: 3008363989-2025-00145
• Device Sequence Number: 10205905
• Product Code: OBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845225002848
• UDI-Public: (01)00845225002848(11)250705(17)270705(10)0303515662
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152829
• 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
• 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 Model Number: 014R
• Device Catalogue Number: 014R
• Device Lot Number: 0303515662
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GUIDE WIRE, MFG AND SIZE UNK; INTRODUCER SHEATH, MFG AND SIZE UNK; PHILIPS: CORE M2 CONSOLE
• Patient Sex: Unknown