Acrobat-I Stabilizer OM-10000ZRecalls & reported problems
Maquet Cardiovascular LLC · Acrobat-i Vacuum Stabilizer System · Class 1
All models of Acrobat-I Stabilizer (2)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This Maquet Acrobat-i heart stabilizer has 120 adverse event reports, with 1 injury and no deaths. Many describe mechanical problems, broken parts and positioning failures, and some mention missing tubing. Reports fell from 18 in the prior 12 months to 9 in the last 12 months. 2 recalls are open: one over sterile packaging, and one over a housing jaw that can break during use.
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- Adverse event reports
- 120
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 120 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00607567100008), received between Nov 13, 2020 and Aug 6, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 119 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (49 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.
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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Oct 16, 2024Class IIOpen, Classified
Deviations in the manufacturing process created a compromise in the sterile barrier, in which sterility cannot be assured during the duration of the product's 2-year shelf life.
Z-0486-2025 · Root cause: Process change control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Sep 13, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified
Housing Mount Jaw of these devices breaking during normal use and may result in injury to the epicardial tissue or vasculature, or a coronary artery or previously placed bypass graft, or could result in procedural delay and/or conversion.
Z-0137-2024 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem49
- Positioning Failure28
- Break16
- Suction Problem9
- Component Missing8
- Positioning Problem8
- Suction Failure4
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions115
- Insufficient Information10
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 120 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50152612 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Component Missing
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT BEFORE THE PROCEDURE, THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z STERILE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE PACK, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE THE KIT BECAUSE THERE ARE NO SUCTION TUBES. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24636302 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z ROTATING KNOB MALFUNCTIONED. IT KEPT ROTATING AND COULDN'T BE TIGHTEN. THE SURGEON COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH A NEW DEVICE. THERE WAS NO DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23801214 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER DID NOT LOCK INTO PLACE EVEN AFTER TURNING THE KNOB, SO A NEW DEVICE WAS USED. NO HEALTH PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23766977 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Component Missing; Component Missing
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT AFTER OPENING THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z PACKAGING UNIT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STABILIZER WAS MISSING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE, DURING THE SURGICAL PREPARATIONS. THE PATIENT WAS NOT IN THE OR. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURAL DELAY. THE VACUUM HOSE AND CONTAINER WERE INCLUDED. TO PERFORM THE PROCEDURE, ANOTHER PACKAGE HAD TO BE OPENED. NO INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23677778 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
N/A.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23677731 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
ASSOCIATED WITH TW: (B)(4). THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY 2 CONSECUTIVE STABILIZER SYSTEMS WERE USED WHERE THE HOLDING ARM COULD NOT BE LOCKED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23677727 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Component Missing; Component Missing
MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Break; Break
MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Break; Break
MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
MalfunctionSep 22, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
MalfunctionSep 2, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
MalfunctionAug 22, 2025Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE, ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z HANDLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WOULDN'T SECURE THE STABILIZER; IT KEPT ROTATING WITHOUT TIGHTENING. TO AVOID FURTHER DELAYS IN THE SURGERY, IT WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER ONE THAT WORKED CORRECTLY. NO INJURIES OR REQUIRED INTERVENTIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22875057 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Break; Mechanical Problem; Break; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED DURING THE PROCEDURE, THAT THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER HANDLE WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PROCEDURAL DELAYS. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22515780 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE, ACROBAT-I STABILIZER TIGHTENING KNOB WAS DEFECTIVE. A NEW DEVICE WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF 5 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO EFFECTS TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22459626 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Component Missing; Component Missing
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE, THEY OPENED AN OM-10000Z AND THERE WERE NO STANDARD BLADES IN THE BOX. THE STERILE BARRIER WAS REMOVED WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BLADES WERE NOT IN THE PACKAGE. THIS WAS ALL NOTICED PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE AND THEY OPENED ANOTHER BOX FOR THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22458167 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING THE THIRD BYPASS, THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER HANDLE DIDN'T WORK AND WOULDN'T LOCK THE STABILIZER IN PLACE; IT KEPT TURNING WITHOUT TIGHTENING. IT WAS REPLACED WITH ONE FROM THE SAME BATCH AND WORKED CORRECTLY. THERE WAS A DELAY AS IT INVOLVED CHECKING SEVERAL TIMES THAT IT DIDN'T WORK, UNTIL IT WAS DECIDED TO PERFORM ANOTHER ONE. THEREFORE, THIS DELAYS THE SURGERY. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF ANY INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22387049 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z WAS UNSTEADY AND SHAKING INSPITE OF MAXIMUM TIGHTENING. COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH THE NEW ONE. NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22124013 ↗MalfunctionMar 14, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE USING ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z (OM-10000Z), THE CASE COULD NOT PERFORM THE NECESSARY FLEXION MOVEMENT. IT BECAME STUCK EVEN THOUGH IT WAS USED FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME MATERIAL. THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED DUE TO THE FAULTY DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21612814 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Component Missing; Component Missing
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT WHILE PREPPING BACK TABLE FOR SURGERY, THEY OPENED ACROBAT-I VACUUM STABILIZER SYSTEM AND THE STABILIZER AND PART OF THE TUBING WERE MISSING FROM THE PACKAGE. THE PACKAGING WAS STERILE AND THERE WAS NO STABILIZER OR TUBING IN THERE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21579872 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Positioning Failure; Mechanical Problem; Positioning Failure; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z ARM WAS LOOSE, A SPARE OM-10000Z WAS USED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURAL DELAY. NO HEALTH HAZARDS TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21379295 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON WAS ABOUT TO START THE GRAFTING, HE FOUND THAT THE ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z ROTATING KNOB WAS DEFECTIVE. IT KEPT ROTATING AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX IT. A REPLACEMENT DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PROCEDURAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21318455 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE PROCEDURE, THAT ACROBAT-I STABILIZER Z, EVEN AFTER TURNING THE KNOB, THE ARM WAS NOT FIRMLY FIXED, SO A DIFFERENT PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HEALTH RISK TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21104274 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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