Device, Vascular, For Promoting Embolization

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

• 2025-07-28Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400

  Drug Elutable Microspheres have a smaller actual average diameter that is not within specification, which may lead to inability to reach the desired treatment location (non-targeted embolization), additional procedure/treatment required, blockage other than target vessel, increased procedure time, incomplete embolization, and/or inability to treat the patient.

• 2025-06-18Open, ClassifiedVendor change control

  Prestige Coil System REFs/UDI-DI codes: PRES0153CXPPLT 00810068567311 PRES1045CPKPLT 00810068567663 PRES1245CPKPLT 00810068567694 PRES1445CPKPLT 00810068567724 PRES0103CXPPLT 00810068567304 PRES2512CXPPLT 00810068567397 PRES0258CXPPLT 00810068567380 PRES0212CXPPLT 00810068567373 PRES0204CXPPLT 00810068567342 PRES0206CXPPLT 00810068567359 PRES0208CXPPLT 00810068567366 PRES3520CXPPLT 00810068567441 PRES3530CXPPLT 00810068567458 PRES0310CXPPLT 00810068567403 PRES0320CXPPLT 00810068567410 PRES0420CPKPLT 00810068567489 PRES0517CPKPLT 00810068567519 PRES0540CPKPLT 00810068568028 PRES0620CPKPLT 00810068567557 PRES0635CPKPLT 00810068567564 PRES0650CPKPLT 00810068567571 PRES0720CPKPLT 00810068567588 PRES0735CPKPLT 00810068567595 PRES0750CPKPLT 00810068567601 PRES0830CPKPLT 00810068567618 PRES0845CPKPLT 00810068567625 PRES0153HXPPL 00818053027147 PRES0204HXPPL 00818053029943 PRES0204CXPPL 00818053027321 PRES0208HXPPL 00818053029981 PRES0315HXPPL 00818053027178 PRES0307CXPPL 00818053027376 PRES0420HPKPL 00818053027185 PRES0440HPKPL 00810068567830 PRES0520HPKPL 00818053027192 PRES0540HPKPL 00810068567847 PRES0650HPKPL 00810068567854 PRES0720HPKPL 00818053027215 PRES0750HPKPL 00810068567861 PRES0830HPKPL 00818053027222 The Prestige Coil System consists of an implantable embolization coil comprised of a platinum-tungsten alloy attached to a proximal stainless steel hypotube and distal body coil delivery pusher with a radiopaque distal positioning marker and a proximal fluorosafe marker. The Optima Coil delivery pusher is 185cm in length. It is designed for use with the XCEL Detachment Controller. The XCEL Detachment Controller comes pre-loaded with batteries and is a sterile, handheld, single patient-use device which should not be reused, re-sterilized, opened or tampered with. The Optima Coil achieves detachment by an internal heater element, which is powered by the XCEL Detachment Controller. The Optima Coil System and XCEL Detachment Controller(s) are sold separately.

  Due to radiopaque (RO) marker was not visible during angiography and it was determined that the RO marker was not manufactured to specification.

• 2025-05-14Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Tornado Embolization Microcoil, intended for embolization of selective vessel supply to arteriovenous malformations and other vascular lesions, RPN MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO (GPN G08261), RPN MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO-081800 (GPN G13102), RPN MWCE-18S-4/2-TORNADO (GPN G08357)

  Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may contain the incorrectly sized embolization coil.

• 2024-03-27Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  Obsidio Conformable Embolic, Material Numbers (UPN): a) M0013972001010, b) M0013972101010

  An investigation determined that delivery of the Obsidio embolic using the aliquot technique for lower gastrointestinal bleeding embolization poses a high risk of bowel ischemia. The most serious and the most common adverse health consequence, reasonably foreseeable to occur, is the need to perform major surgery such as bowel resection and/or diverting colostomy. Therefore, Boston Scientific does not recommend that the aliquot technique be used to deliver the Obsidio device for lower GI bleed embolization procedures.

• 2024-02-08Open, ClassifiedMaterial/Component Contamination

  The Prestige Coil System is a product family of embolic coils with associated delivery system components. These devices are angiographically delivered through the vasculature to embolize peripheral vascular abnormalities. The devices are to be placed to create blood stasis, reducing flow into the anomaly, and thrombosing the target site. The Prestige Coil System is comprised of the implant coil and a pusher assembly. There are a total of 81 Prestige coil models. Vascular Embolization Device Prestige Coil Model Numbers and Product description: PRES0413CPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 13cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES1137COM18 Prestige Coil 11mm x 37cm Complex-18 PRES0202CXPPL Prestige Coil 2mm x 2cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0203CXPPL Prestige Coil 2mm x 3cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0410CPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 10cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0413CPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 13cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0315HXPPL Prestige Coil 3mm x 15cm Prestige Plus Helical Xtra Pac PRES0420HPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0520HPKPL Prestige Coil 5mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0620HPKPL Prestige Coil 6mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0720CPKPL Prestige Coil 7mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0930CPKPL Prestige Coil 9mm x 30cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0101HXPPL Prestige Coil 1mm x 1cm Prestige Plus Helical Xtra Pac PRES0153HXPPL Prestige Coil 1.5mm x 3cm Prestige Plus Helical Xtra Pac PRES0720HPKPL Prestige Coil 7mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0830HPKPL Prestige Coil 8mm x 30cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0930HPKPL Prestige Coil 9mm x 30cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES1040HPKPL Prestige Coil 10mm x 40cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES1240COM18 Prestige Coil 12mm x 40cm Complex-18 PRES0204CXPPL Prestige Coil 2mm x 4cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0206CXPPL Prestige Coil 2mm x 6cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0310CXPPL Prestige Coil 3mm x 10cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0620CPKPL Prestige Coil 6mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0830CPKPL Prestige Coil 8mm x 30cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0210CXP10 Prestige Coil 2mm x 10cm Complex-10 Xtra Pack PRES0258CXP10 Prestige Coil 2.5mm x 8cm Complex-10 Xtra Pack PRES0417CPK10 Prestige Coil 4mm x 17cm Complex-10 Xtra Pack PRES0520CPK10 Prestige Coil 5mm x 20cm Complex-10 Xtra Pack PRES0615CPK10 Prestige Coil 6mm x 15cm Complex-10 Xtra Pack PRES0103CXPPL Prestige Coil 1mm x 3cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0152CXPPL Prestige Coil 1.5mm x 2cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0413CPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 13cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES2525HXPPL Prestige Coil 2.5mm x 2.5cm Prestige Plus Helical Xtra Pac PRES1040CPKPL Prestige Coil 10mm x 40cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0307CXPPL Prestige Coil 3mm x 7cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0517CPKPL Prestige Coil 5mm x 17cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0620CPKPL Prestige Coil 6mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0152CXPPL Prestige Coil 1.5mm x 2cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0413CRG10 Prestige Coil 4mm x 13cm Complex 10 Regular PRES0153CXPPL Prestige Coil 1.5mm x 3cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0255CXPPL Prestige Coil 2.5mm x 5cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0358CXPPL Prestige Coil 3.5mm x 8cm Prestige Plus Complex Xtra Pac PRES0410CPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 10cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES1040CPKPL Prestige Coil 10mm x 40cm Prestige Plus Complex Pack PRES0420HPKPL Prestige Coil 4mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0520HPKPL Prestige Coil 5mm x 20cm Prestige Plus Helical Pack PRES0204HXP10 Prestige Coil 2mm x 4cm Helical-10 Xtra Pack PRES0206HXP10 Prestige Coil 2mm x 6cm Helical-10 Xtra Pack PRES1447COM18 Prestige Coil 14mm x 47cm Complex-18 PRES0204HXP10 Prestige Coil 2mm x 4cm Helical-10 Xtra Pack PRES0306HPK10 Prestige Coil 3mm x 6cm Helical-10 Pack PRES0310HPK10 Prestige Coil 3mm x 10cm Helical-10 Pack PRES0410HPK10 Prestige Coil 4mm x 10cm Helical-10 Pack PRES0930H

  Discoloration was identified along the delivery pusher which was attributed to corrosion of the hypotube. The material which caused the corrosion was identified as remnants of solder flux residue remaining on the hypotube component of the delivery pusher. Due to the location of the delivery pusher within the delivery system, it is possible for the discoloration to mechanically break off from the delivery pusher, leaving the potential for the material to flow through the delivery system (i.e. microcatheter), and into the patient vasculature causing foreign emboli.

• 2023-10-27Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  AZUR CX 35 Peripheral Coil System Detachable 13mm x 24 CM, REF: 45-751324

  Peripheral coil system detachable has a potential of unsealed pouch packaging.

• 2013-12-13TerminatedSoftware Manufacturing/Software Deployment

  Stryker brand GDC VORTX 2MM X 3MM, Catalog Number: M00335302340; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intended to assist in the delivery of diagnostic agents, such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents, such as occlusion coils, into the peripheral, coronary, and neurovasculature. GDC 10, 18 Coils: The Gugliemi Detachable Coil is intended for the endovascular embolization of: (1) Intracranial aneurysms, (2) Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistula, (3) Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil: The GDC 18-Fibered VortX Shape Coil is intended for embolization of vascular abnormalities such as (1) Arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae of the neurovasculature; (2) GDC 18- Fibered VoliX Shape Coil is also intended for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature. Transform: The Stryker Neurovascular TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheters are indicated for use in the neurovasculature to temporarily stop or control blood flow and for balloon assisted embolization of aneurysms.

  Products were shipped labeled with "use by" dates that exceed currently available shelf-life data. All products remain within the earliest expiration date of April 2015.

• 2012-01-26TerminatedEmployee error

  Axium Detachable Coil System QC-7-30-Helix The ev3 Axium Detachable Coil System is indicated for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities, such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae.

  ev3 has initiated a voluntary removal of two lots of Axium Detachable Coil System for product mislabeling as the lots were swapped in production.

• 2006-01-10TerminatedOther

  Cook brand Embolization Coils, stainless steel, sterile, 20 MM diameter, .038'' (0.97 mm) diameter embolus, 20 MM diameter, 20 MM long For use with .038'' end hole; Reorder # MWCE-38-20-20.

  The coil is 20 centimeters in length, but the label states the length is 20 millimeters.

• 2005-11-05TerminatedOther

  AMPLATZER Vascular Plug, Manufactured by AGA Medical Corporation , 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. Sterile EO. Single Use Only. Rx Only. Do not use open or damaged packages. Store in a cool, dry place. The AMPLATZER Vascular Plug is a self-expandable, cylindrical device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. The device is secured on both ends with platinum marker bands. A stainless steel micro screw is welded to one of the platinum marker bands, which allows attachment to the 135 cm long deliver cable. The AMPLATZER Vascular Plugs are made in various sizes ranging from 4 to 16 mm in 2 millimeter increments.

  Five lots of AMPLATZER Vascular Plugs were sterilized in a load that was not validated for the AMPLATZER Vascular Plug. However, only three of those five lots were distributed.