| Catalog Number |
VA8088 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/06/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using the vaccess balloon catheter.During the procedure, the balloon catheter allegedly unable to deflate and got stuck in the sheath.There was no reported patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) are adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.Section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported as unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported deflation issue and removal difficulty could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.D2b (lit, diq), b5, g3.Section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using the vaccess balloon catheter.During the procedure, the balloon catheter allegedly unable to deflate and got stuck at the sheath.There was no reported patient injury.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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