Catheter, Septostomy

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2025-07-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  VersaCross Access Solution (VXSK), Product Description and ID: VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0101 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0102 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0103 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0121 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0122 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0123 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D1) VXSK0124 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/90DEG/D0) VXSK0125 VXSK (230J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0111 VXSK (230J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0112 VXSK (230P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0131 VXSK (230P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0132 VXSK (230P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0133 VXSK (230P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D1) VXSK0134 VXSK (230P RF WIRE 81CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0137 VXSK-180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0 SHEATH VXSK0021 VXSK-180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1 SHEATH VXSK0022 VXSK-180P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D1 SHEATH VXSK0024 VXSK-180P RF WIRE 63CM/90DEG/D0 SHEATH VXSK0025 VXSK-230P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0 SHEATH VXSK0031 VXSK-230P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1 SHEATH VXSK0032 VXSK-230P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D1 SHEATH VXSK0034

  Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

• 2025-07-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only.

  Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

• 2025-07-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  VersaCross Transseptal Sheath Kit (VXS) Product Description/IDs VXS0201 VXS 63CM/45DEG/D0 SHEATH VXS2112 VERSACROSS SHEATH (63CM 45DEG D0)-J Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.

  Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

• 2025-07-10Open, ClassifiedPackaging change control

  Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.

  Potential for hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. Issue could potentially lead to systemic infection and sepsis in worst case scenario. Potential punctures may go undetected in clinical settings due to small size and variable location.

• 2020-10-16TerminatedDevice Design

  Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 6F, Recess Balloon, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 008764 GTIN: 00613994760289 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.

  Subsequent failure of catheters in the field and failed quality testing

• 2020-10-16TerminatedDevice Design

  Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 5F, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 007160 GTIN: 00613994760265 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.

  Subsequent failure of catheters in the field and failed quality testing

• 2020-10-16TerminatedDevice Design

  Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 4F, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 007161 GTIN: 00613994760272 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.

  Subsequent failure of catheters in the field and failed quality testing

• 2019-04-25TerminatedProcess design

  Edwards Lifesciences, Fogarty Dilation Atrioseptostomy Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 830705F Product Usage: The Fogarty dilation atrioseptostomy catheter is designed for enlarging interatrial openings. In most pediatric cardiology centers, balloon atrioseptostomy is an accepted technique for palliation of several congenital cardiac defects. Description of Use Balloon atrioseptostomy can be performed in conjunction with diagnostic cardiac catheterization or under echocardiographic guidance and has been carried out after the diagnosis of several congenital cardiac defects including but not limited to: transposition of the great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage without pulmonary obstruction, tricuspid atresia, and pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.

  Difficulty with atrioseptostomy catheter balloon deflation after deployment, and reports of balloon fragmentation or detachment.

• 2019-04-25TerminatedProcess design

  Edwards Lifesciences, Miller Balloon Atrioseptostomy Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 830515F Product Usage: The Miller balloon atrioseptostomy catheter is designed for enlarging interatrial openings. In most pediatric cardiology centers, balloon atrioseptostomy is an accepted technique for palliation of several congenital cardiac defects. Description of Use Balloon atrioseptostomy can be performed in conjunction with diagnostic cardiac catheterization or under echocardiographic guidance and has been carried out after the diagnosis of several congenital cardiac defects including but not limited to: transposition of the great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage without pulmonary obstruction, tricuspid atresia, and pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.

  Difficulty with atrioseptostomy catheter balloon deflation after deployment, and reports of balloon fragmentation or detachment.

• 2016-11-10TerminatedPackaging process control

  NRG Transseptal Needle and NRG RF Transseptal Kit. Model/Catalogue Numbers: NRG-56-32-C0, NRG-71-C0, NRG-71-C1, NRG-89-C0, NRG-89-C1, NRG-98-C0, NRG-98-C1, NRG-98-C1-T, NRG-E-56-32-C0, and NRG-E-HF-71-C0. The NRG Transseptal Needle is packaged onto a thermoformed tray with two lids, which is individually packaged in a Tyvek/nylon pouch. Used to create an atrial septal defect in the heart.

  The firm is voluntarily recalling lots of the NRG Transseptal Needle and NRG RF Transseptal Kit due to the possibility for an integrity defect to the Tyvek pouch of the NRG Transseptal Needle.