Swift Coil System 400SWPC20-ARecalls & reported problems
Penumbra, Inc. · SwiftPAC Coil, 20 cm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Swift Coil System (11)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00815948029675), received between Jul 24, 2025 and Oct 30, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Premature Separation” (3 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Premature Separation3
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Premature Separation; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Premature Separation
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE MIDDLE MENINGEAL ARTERY (MMA) USING A SWIFTPAC COIL (SWIFTPAC), A BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER (BENCHMARK), A MIDWAY 43 DELIVERY CATHETER (MIDWAY 43), A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER, AND A GUIDEWIRE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCED RESISTANCE WITH THE SWIFTPAC. THE EMBOLIZATION COIL UNINTENTIONALLY DETACHED PARTIALLY IN THE TARGET VESSEL AND THE MICROCATHETER. THE MICROCATHETER CONTAINING THE DETACHED EMBOLIZATION COIL WAS REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW SWIFTPAC AND THE SAME MICROCATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23426145 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Premature Separation; Premature Separation
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE MIDDLE MENINGEAL ARTERY (MMA) USING A SWIFTPAC COIL (SWIFTPAC), A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER, AND A GUIDEWIRE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE RETRACTING THE SWIFTPAC TO REPOSITION IT, THE EMBOLIZATION COIL UNINTENTIONALLY DETACHED PARTIALLY IN THE MMA AND PARTIALLY IN THE INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY (ICA). THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO USE A NON-PENUMBRA STENT RETRIEVER TO REMOVE THE DETACHED EMBOLIZATION WITHOUT SUCCESS. A SECOND NON-PENUMBRA STENT RETRIEVER WAS THEN USED TO SUCCESSFULLY REMOVE THE DETACHED EMBOLIZATION COIL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES AND THE SAME MICROCATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22903397 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2025Premature Separation; Premature Separation
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE MIDDLE MENINGEAL ARTERY (MMA) USING A SWIFTPAC COIL (SWIFTPAC) AND A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE ADVANCING THE SWIFTPAC THROUGH THE MICROCATHETER TO THE TARGET LOCATION, THE SWIFTPAC UNINTENTIONALLY DETACHED WITHIN THE MICROCATHETER. THE MICROCATHETER CONTAINING DETACHED SWIFTPAC WAS REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER SWIFTPAC AND ANOTHER NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER (HEADWAY DUO 156CM). THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22592946 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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