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

Model Number	1013470-120
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 query of the complaint handling database for the reported lot revealed there is no indication of a lot specific issue.Based on the information provided, a definitive cause for the reported balloon rupture could not be determined.Possible factors that could contribute to balloon material ruptures include, but are not limited to, inflation technique, interactions with other devices or patient anatomy.In this case, a conclusive cause for the reported balloon rupture could not be determined since the device was not returned for analysis and limited information was provided.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the armada 18 balloon was flushed prior to use; however, it ruptured during the procedure at 10 atmospheres with the first inflation in the superficial femoral artery.The armada 18 device was removed intact.A 6.0x150mm non-abbott dilatation catheter was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• 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, REG # 3005718570 (P099); cashel road; clonmel tipperary UNK ; EI UNK
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 24617779
• Report Number: 2024168-2026-01050
• Device Sequence Number: 9585727
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648208430
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648208430(17)290131(10)5080841
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151317
• 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): 03/17/2026

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: 1013470-120
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013470-120
• Device Lot Number: 5080841
• 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: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2025
• 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