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Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Aero Coronary IVL Catheter C2AIVL4012Recalls & reported problems

Shockwave Medical, Inc. · The Shockwave C2 Aero Coronary IVL Catheter is a proprietary lithotripsy device delivered through the coronary arterial system of the heart to the site of an otherwise difficult to treat calcified stenosis, including calcified stenoses that are anticipated to exhibit resistance to full balloon dilatation or subsequent uniform coronary stent expansion. Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) is an interventional procedure that utilizes a fluid-filled catheter connected to power sources that generate acoustic shock waves; the shock waves modify calcified plaque in coronary arteries. The IVL Catheter contains integrated lithotripsy emitters for the localized delivery of acoustic pressure pulse therapy. The lithotripsy technology generates acoustic pressure pulses within the target treatment site, disrupting calcium within the lesion allowing subsequent dilatation of a coronary artery stenosis using low balloon pressure. The system consists of the IVL Catheter, IVL Connector Cable and IVL Generator. The Shockwave C2 Aero Coronary IVL Catheter is available in four (4) sizes: 2.5x12 mm, 3.0x12 mm, 3.5x12 mm, and 4.0x12 mm. The Shockwave C2 Aero Coronary IVL Catheter is compatible with a 6F guiding catheter, has a working length of 138 cm, and shaft depth markers at the proximal end. The catheter is coated with hydrophilic coating to 22.75 cm from the distal tip to reduce friction during device delivery. · Class 3

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
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Recalls naming it
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Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00195451000621), received between Dec 16, 2025 and Dec 16, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Deflate” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Deflate1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Failure to Deflate; Failure to Deflate

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE SHOCKWAVE C2 AERO CORONARY INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) CATHETERS WERE USED DURING A PROCEDURE TO TREAT A LESION IN THE CORONARY ARTERY. THE FIRST C2 AERO IVL CATHETER WAS PREPPED WITH A 50%/50% CONTRAST-SALINE MIX AND DID NOT COMPLETELY DEFLATE AFTER DELIVERING 10 PULSES. THE SECOND C2 AERO IVL CATHETER LOST BALLOON PRESSURE AFTER DELIVERING 30 PULSES. THE THIRD BALLOON C2 AERO IVL CATHETER SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED 120 PULSES TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT HARM THAT OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23820223 ↗

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