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

Model Number	B1050-060
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/31/2026
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 leak could not be determined.Possible factors that may contribute to leaks include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, damage to the sidearm/inflation lumen, damage to the balloon or loose connections.In this case, a conclusive cause for the reported leak cannot 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.The additional device mentioned in b5 will be filed under a separate medwatch report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the procedure was to treat an unknown artery.The 5.0x60mm armada 35 balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was prepared for use without issue.The bdc was advanced to the target lesion and inflated normally.Upon deflation and aspiration, air bubbles were noted in the indeflator.The device was removed without issue.A second armada 35 was being prepared outside the patient anatomy when air bubbles were noted during aspiration.A leak was suspected from the hub.A third armada 35 device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects 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 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: 24966318
• Report Number: 2024168-2026-01660
• Device Sequence Number: 17391312
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648154614
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648154614(17)290131(10)50826G1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/23/2026

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: B1050-060
• Device Catalogue Number: B1050-060
• Device Lot Number: 50826G1
• 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: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2025
• 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