MVP™ MVP-5QRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000307790), received between Jun 2, 2022 and Jun 6, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration or Expulsion of Device” (2 reports).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 6, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MICRO VASCULAR PLUG WAS IMPLANTED 54 DAYS POST EXPIRY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22159587 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 19, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  A PHYSICIAN IMPLANTED A MICRO VASCULAR PLUG, THE DEVICE HAD PASSED IT'S USE BY DATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18928871 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  A PHYSICIAN USED A MICRO VASCULAR PLUG FOR TREATMENT OF A PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE PLUG MIGRATED DISTALLY AFTER DEPLOYMENT. THE CATHETER WAS FLUSHED BEFORE INSERTING THE PLUG. CONTINUOUS FLUSH WAS MAINTAINED DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE CATHETER WAS 2.7 NON MEDTRONIC CATHETER . TARGET VESSEL DIAMETER WAS 3MM. THE ANATOMY WAS NON-TORTUOUS, QUITE STRAIGHT FORWARD. IT WAS A STRAIGHT VESSEL AND THE PLUG WAS FULLY OPEN AND DEPLOYED BEFORE DETACHMENT. THE PLUG REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE DIFFICULTY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16671918 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE A MICROVASCULAR PLUG DURING PROCEDURE. RESISTANCE WAS FELT WHILE ADVANCING THE PLUG THROUGH THE INTRODUCER SHEATH OR CATHETER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT PHYSICIAN ADVANCED MVP-5Q INTO TERUMO 2.7F 130CM MICROCATHETER AND IT DEPLOYED JUST AFTER HUB. THE DELIVERY WIRE WAS NOT MANIPULATED OR ROTATED BEFORE OR DURING DELIVERY OF THE PLUG THROUGH THE CATHETER. THE USER DID NOT ROTATE THE TORQUER IN THE INCORRECT DIRECTION ACCIDENTALLY DURING PREPARATION. ADVANCEMENT WAS SMOOTH THROUGH INTRODUCER SHEATH THEN THE PLUGGED JAMMED IN MICROCATHETER PROXIMALLY. THE REASON THE MVP GOT STUCK WAS BECAUSE THE PROGREAT 2.7F IS TOO SMALL FOR THE MVP5-Q. THE MICRO CATHETER WAS IN THE PATIENT WHEN PLUG DETACHED. PUSHABLE COILS WERE USED TO EMBOLIZE AND COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INTERVENTION REQUIRED FOR DEVICE REMOVAL. NO VESSEL DAMAGE NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS SAFELY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15475260 ↗
• InjuryJun 2, 2022Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  DURING A PROCEDURE MICRO VASCULAR PLUG WAS IMPLANTED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED AND SENT HOME. PATIENT WAS TOLD THAT THE DEVICE HAD DETACHED AND WAS FLOATING AROUND INSIDE. THE MVP EMBOLIZED AND THEN MIGRATED INTO THE PULMONARY ARTERY. THE MVP DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED.

  Patient problems: Embolism/Embolus

  MAUDE report 14573233 ↗