CROSSER
Received Jan 8, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 12, 2025
Report 2020394-2025-02355 · MDR key 24016618
Device
Generic name
Recanalization Catheter
Manufacturer
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Catalog number
CRE14S
Lot number
GFJN1266
Product problems
- Material Separation
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A RECANALIZATION PROCEDURE USING THE CROSSER CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TIP FELT SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TIP ALLEGEDLY DETACHED, AND IT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE CORE WIRE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: THE CATALOG NUMBER IDENTIFIED IN SECTION D4 HAS NOT BEEN CLEARED IN THE US BUT IS SIMILAR TO THE CROSSER CTO RECANALIZATION CATHETERS PRODUCTS THAT ARE CLEARED IN THE US. THE PRO CODE AND 510 K NUMBER FOR THE CROSSER CTO RECANALIZATION CATHETERS PRODUCTS ARE IDENTIFIED IN D2 AND G4. MANUFACTURING REVIEW: THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND THIS LOT MET ALL RELEASE CRITERIA. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: THE PHYSICAL DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHOTOS WERE PROVIDED FOR REVIEW. THEREFORE, THE INVESTIGATION IS CONFIRMED FOR THE REPORTED IMPROPER OR INCORRECT PROCEDURE AS THE DEVICE WAS USED AGAINST THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WHICH IS USER-RELATED ISSUE. HOWEVER, THE INVESTIGATION IS INCONCLUSIVE FOR THE REPORTED MATERIAL SEPARATION AS NO OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE WAS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE REPORTED MATERIAL SEPARATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BASED UPON THE PROVIDED INFORMATION. LABELING REVIEW: A REVIEW OF PRODUCT LABELING DOCUMENTATION (E.G., PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS, INDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, CAUTIONS, POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, NURSING GUIDE, AND UNIT LABEL) DID NOT FIND ANY PRODUCT LABELING INADEQUACY. G3, H6 (METHOD, RESULT, CONCLUSION) SECTION A THROUGH F: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: THE CATALOG NUMBER IDENTIFIED IN SECTION D4 HAS NOT BEEN CLEARED IN THE US BUT IS SIMILAR TO THE CROSSER CTO RECANALIZATION CATHETERS PRODUCTS THAT ARE CLEARED IN THE US. THE PRO CODE AND 510 K NUMBER FOR THE CROSSER CTO RECANALIZATION CATHETERS PRODUCTS ARE IDENTIFIED IN D2 AND G4. AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE WAS PROVIDED, A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS WILL BE PERFORMED. THE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION/EVALUATION. THEREFORE, THE INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS INCONCLUSIVE. BASED UPON THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, THE DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU) IS ADEQUATE FOR THE REPORTED DEVICE/PATIENT CODE(S) AND PROVIDES GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, AS WELL AS WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVICE. UPON RECEIPT OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED AS APPLICABLE. SECTION A THROUGH F - THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.
Description of Event or Problem
ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A RECANALIZATION PROCEDURE USING THE CROSSER CATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TIP FELT SLIGHTLY MISALIGNED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE TIP ALLEGEDLY DETACHED, AND IT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE CORE WIRE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.