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Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter: medical device reports filed with FDA
183 reports name it, 2008–2016. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Cordis Europa. Product code LIT.
- 183
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 10 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 45.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 83.5% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 183 reports that name the brand "Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter" (pta catheters lit), received between January 2008 and July 2016; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Cordis Europa. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (54.1%) and malfunction (45.9%); across all catheter, angioplasty, peripheral, transluminal reports (product code LIT) death is recorded in 0.5% and malfunction in 83.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are burst container or vessel (15.3%), difficult to remove (10.4%) and other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (6%). The patient problems coded most often are low blood pressure/ hypotension, stroke/cva and transient ischemic attack. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in July 2016.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 35,907 reports carrying product code LIT. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst container or vessel | 28 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| Difficult to removethe device was hard to remove | 19 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) | 11 | 6% | 0.7% |
| Balloon burst | 9 | 4.9% | 3.2% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 8 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Balloon rupture | 6 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 6 | 3.3% | 0.1% |
| Detachment of device component | 5 | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Fracturea broken bone | 5 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Deflation problem | 3 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Material separation | 3 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Dissection | 2 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Material frayed | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Material puncture/hole | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Occlusion within devicethe device blocked | 2 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Packaging problem | 2 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Balloon leak(s) | 1 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Defective component | 1 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 1 | 0.5% | 3.7% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 20 | 10.9% |
| Stroke/cva | 15 | 8.2% |
| Transient ischemic attack | 12 | 6.6% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 11 | 6% |
| Intimal dissection | 11 | 6% |
| Vascular dissection | 11 | 6% |
| Vascular system (circulation), impaired | 5 | 2.7% |
| High blood pressure/ hypertension | 4 | 2.2% |
| Neurological deficit/dysfunction | 4 | 2.2% |
| Dysphasia | 3 | 1.6% |
| Stroke | 3 | 1.6% |
| Infarction, cerebral | 2 | 1.1% |
| Myocardial infarctionheart attack | 2 | 1.1% |
| Occlusion | 2 | 1.1% |
| Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) | 2 | 1.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter | Product code LIT | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 183 | 35,907 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.5% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 54.1% | 15.1% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 45.9% | 83.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 97.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code LIT
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote? ES | 5,428 | 438 | 0% |
| 2cm Peripheral Cutting Balloon | 3,202 | 314 | 0% |
| Armada 35 PTA Catheter | 1,864 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Sterling | 4,963 | 300 | 0.1% |
| Coyote? | 1,767 | 122 | 0.1% |
| Mustang | 5,969 | 491 | 0.3% |
| Armada 18 Pta Catheter | 651 | 0 | 0% |
| Armada | 680 | 305 | 0.1% |
| Gladiator? Elite | 545 | 59 | 0% |
| Armada 14 Pta Catheter | 746 | 0 | 0% |
| Ultra-Thin Balloon Dilatation Catheter | 488 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Fox Plus Pta Catheter | 385 | 0 | 0% |
| Ultraverse RX | 369 | 68 | 0% |
| Evercross 035 | 427 | 30 | 2.6% |
| Sterling Es Pta Balloon Dilatation Catheter | 333 | 0 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter reports
How many FDA reports name Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter?
183 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
injury (54.1%) and malfunction (45.9%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
burst container or vessel (15.3%), difficult to remove (10.4%), other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (6%), balloon burst (4.9%) and leak/splash (4.4%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Aviator Plus Pta Dilatation Catheter was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.