Nester G26994Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002269941), received between Jul 1, 2017 and Feb 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration or Expulsion of Device” (1 report).

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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Unraveled Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NESTER PLATINUM EMBOLIZATION COIL UNRAVELED. UPON RELEASE OF THE NESTER COIL DURING AN UNKNOWN EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE FOR AN UNKNOWN PATIENT, THE COIL "DID NOT UNWIND COMPLETELY AND BECAME FRAYED (APPARENTLY SPLIT LENGTHWISE). IN ADDITION, SEVERAL KNOTS FORMED, PARTICULARLY IN THE PROBE, WHERE THEY REMAINED STUCK. THE FURTHER THE PROBE WAS WITHDRAWN, THE MORE THE COIL STRETCHED." THE DEVICE WAS EXCHANGED FOR AN UNKNOWN NEW DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24427826 ↗
• InjuryJul 1, 2017Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  PER FDA MW5069779: ¿REMOVAL OF COOK MEDICAL NESTER COILS AFTER ADVERSE ALLERGIC REACTION AND MIGRATION TO THE RENAL VEIN. SURGICAL OPINION UPON REMOVAL WAS THAT THESE COILS WERE RELEASED TOO CLOSE TO THE RENAL VEIN. PT WAS IMPLANTED WITH COILS TO TREAT ¿PAIN¿ REPORTED TO HIS PHYSICIAN. THE PHYSICIAN ADVISED THAT HE BELIEVED THE PT. TO HAVE VARICOCELE AND REQUIRED EMBOLIZATION AS A TREATMENT. AFTER IMPLANTATION, THE PT EXPERIENCED ELEVATED EOSINOPHILS, INCREASED DISCOMFORT IN THE TREATED AREA. RAPID DECREASE OF TOTAL TESTOSTERONE (BELOW NORMAL RANGE OF 300), POOR LIVER FUNCTION. PT HAD NO PREVIOUS MEDICAL HISTORY OF THESE ISSUES PRIOR TO IMPLANTATION, ADDITIONALLY, THE PT WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM BASIC TASKS THAT HE PREVIOUSLY HAD NO ISSUES PERFORMING (SUCH AS DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE). THE PT HAD THE COILS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2017 BY DR. WHO WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY REMOVE THE COILS.¿ THIS IS ONE OF SIX MEDWATCH REPORTS BEING SUBMITTED AS THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TWO SEPARATE EVENTS INVOLVING THREE DIFFERENT PRODUCT LOT NUMBERS. REFERENCE MDR NUMBERS: 1820334-2017-01607, 1820334-2017-01608, 1820334-2017-01609, 1820334-2017-01610, 1820334-2017-01611, 1820334-2017-01612 THE SAME

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 6683451 ↗
• InjuryJul 1, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  PER FDA MW5069779: ¿REMOVAL OF COOK MEDICAL NESTER COILS AFTER ADVERSE ALLERGIC REACTION AND MIGRATION TO THE RENAL VEIN. SURGICAL OPINION UPON REMOVAL WAS THAT THESE COILS WERE RELEASED TOO CLOSE TO THE RENAL VEIN. PT WAS IMPLANTED WITH COILS TO TREAT ¿PAIN¿ REPORTED TO HIS PHYSICIAN. THE PHYSICIAN ADVISED THAT HE BELIEVED THE PT. TO HAVE VARICOCELE AND REQUIRED EMBOLIZATION AS A TREATMENT. AFTER IMPLANTATION, THE PT EXPERIENCED ELEVATED EOSINOPHILS, INCREASED DISCOMFORT IN THE TREATED AREA. RAPID DECREASE OF TOTAL TESTOSTERONE (BELOW NORMAL RANGE OF 300), POOR LIVER FUNCTION. PT HAD NO PREVIOUS MEDICAL HISTORY OF THESE ISSUES PRIOR TO IMPLANTATION, ADDITIONALLY, THE PT WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM BASIC TASKS THAT HE PREVIOUSLY HAD NO ISSUES PERFORMING (SUCH AS DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE). THE PT HAD THE COILS REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2017 BY DR. WHO WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY REMOVE THE COILS.¿ THIS IS ONE OF SIX MEDWATCH REPORTS BEING SUBMITTED AS THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TWO SEPARATE EVENTS INVOLVING THREE DIFFERENT PRODUCT LOT NUMBERS. REFERENCE MDR NUMBERS: 1820334-2017-01607, 1820334-2017-01608, 1820334-2017-01609, 1820334-2017-01610, 1820334-2017-01611, 1820334-2017-01612 THE SAME

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Reaction

  MAUDE report 6683446 ↗