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

Model Number	014R
Medical Device Problem Code	Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
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 catheter was returned intact to a guidewire.Visual inspection found a stretched/bunched distal shaft, bunched inner member, broken microcables, and bent proximal shaft.Block h6: the probable cause of the reported failure is damage during use/handling.Strain, impact, and forces associated with handling can 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 peripheral procedure.During use, the catheter would not advance over the guidewire and became stuck.The guidewire was wiped down, but still unable to advance the catheter.A new catheter and new guidewire were used to complete the procedure.No patient injury reported.During the device evaluation, it was observed that the catheter was returned intact to the guidewire.This product problem is being submitted because the visions catheter and guidewire were removed as a system.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: ana tan ; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego, CA 92130 ; 858720-4037
• MDR Report Key: 24679807
• Report Number: 3008363989-2026-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 9770335
• Product Code: OBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845225002848
• UDI-Public: (01)00845225002848(11)250329(17)270329(10)0303444333
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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: 014R
• Device Catalogue Number: 014R
• Device Lot Number: 0303444333
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2025
• 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: PHILIPS: INTRASIGHT MOBILE; UNK MFG AND SIZE: GUIDEWIRE; UNK MFG AND SIZE: INTRODUCER SHEATH
• Patient Sex: Unknown