Axium™ Prime Detachable Coil System APB-2.5-6-HX-ESRecalls & reported problems
Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · COIL APB-2.5-6-HX-ES V14 · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Axium Prime Detachable Coil System (70)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000847227), received between Jan 9, 2026 and Mar 26, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Separation Failure” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Separation Failure2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Separation Failure
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A REPORT THAT AN AXIUM PRIME COIL HAD POOR DETACHMENT. THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO DETACH THE COIL USING THE INSTANT DETACHER 3 TIMES, AND NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO WITHDRAW (DETACH) USING ANOTHER INSTANT DETACHER OR MANUALLY VIA THE HYPOTUBE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DEFECTS WITH THE INSTANT DETACHER. THE COIL WAS REPLACED WITH A ANOTHER APB COIL TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT. THE REPORTED DEVICE AND ANY ACCESSORY DEVICES WERE PREPARED AS INDICATED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED FOR TRANSVENOUS EMBOLIZATION FOR CAROTID-CAVERNOUS FISTULA LOCATED AT C AVERNOUS SINUS. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PATIENT'S VESSEL TORTUOSITY WAS NORMAL. THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EVENT OR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT AND REPORTED NO SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THE NON DETACHMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE NON DETACHMENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. NO ISSUES WERE ENCOUNTERED PRIOR TO THE COIL NON DETACHMENT, AND NO PUSHWIRE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED AFTER REMOVAL FROM THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE CORRECT QUANTITY OF COILS TO BE REPORTED WA
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24700043 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Separation Failure
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REPORTED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. BEFORE THE NON-DETACHMENT, NO NOTICEABLE ISSUES HAD ARISEN. NO PUSHWIRE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED AFTER REMOVAL FROM THE PATIENT. EMERGENCY DETACHMENT WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE COIL WAS EVENTUALLY DETACHED AND REMAINED IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24028085 ↗
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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
- 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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