Ruby XL Coil System RBYPODXL1055-ARecalls & reported problems
Penumbra, Inc. · POD XL, 10mm x 55cm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Ruby XL Coil System (14)
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 00810169721742), received between Nov 10, 2025 and Jun 2, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Premature Separation” (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
- Premature Separation2
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
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.
MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Premature Separation
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN TWO VARICES OF THE LEFT RENAL VEIN USING A POD XL COIL (POD XL), A NON-PENUMBRA CATHETER (4FR), AND A NON-PENUMBRA SHEATH (7FR). THE PHYSICIAN SUCCESSFULLY PLACED MULTIPLE COILS IN THE FIRST VARIX. THE CATHETER WAS THEN REPOSITIONED TO THE SECOND VARIX AND PLACED ONE NON-PENUMBRA COIL. WHILE ADVANCING THE POD XL THROUGH THE CATHETER, THE PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCED RESISTANCE CAUSING THE COIL'S PUSHER ASSEMBLY TO KINK. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE POD XL UNINTENTIONALLY DETACHED WITHIN THE CATHETER. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED; HOWEVER, THE EMBOLIZATION COIL REMAINED WITHIN THE SHEATH. THE SHEATH CONTAINING THE EMBOLIZATION COIL WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. ACCESS WAS LOST AND THE PROCEDURE WAS CONSIDERED COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25367141 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Premature Separation; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Premature Separation
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE VARICES USING A POD XL AND A NON-PENUMBRA CATHETER. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S ANATOMY WAS TORTUOUS. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN OBTAINED DIRECT STICK ACCESS IN THE ABDOMEN. THE POD XL WAS ADVANCED TO THE DISTAL END OF THE CATHETER, BUT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADVANCE THE POD XL IN THE VEIN, THE PHYSICIAN WAS EXPERIENCING RESISTANCE AND DECIDED TO REMOVE THE POD XL. THEN, WHILE REMOVING THE POD XL, THE COIL UNINTENTIONALLY DETACHED INSIDE THE CATHETER. THEREFORE, THE CATHETER CONTAINING THE DETACHED POD XL WAS REMOVED TOGETHER AS A UNIT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING NEW POD XLS, PACKING COIL XLS, POD COILS, AND A NEW CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23513535 ↗
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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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