AxiumTM QC-2-3-HELIXRecalls & reported problems
Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · COIL QC-2-3-HELIX V04 AXIUM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of AxiumTM (139)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00847536029460), received between Mar 18, 2022 and Mar 18, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Separation Failure” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K081465); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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
Device problems
- Separation Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 18, 2022Separation Failure; Separation Failure
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT A AXIUM COIL COULDN'T BE DETACHED. THE PATIENT WAS BEING TREATED FOR AN UNRUPTURED, SACCULAR ANEURYSM IN THE CAVERNOUS SINUS AND OPHTHALMIC ARTERY SEGMENTS. THE MAX DIAMETER WAS 5MM AND THE NECK DIAMETER WAS 3MM. THE PATIENT'S BLOOD FLOW WAS NORMAL AND VESSEL TORTUOSITY WAS MODERATE. THE DEVICES WERE PREPARED AS ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU). THE PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO DETACH WITH THE INSTANT DETACHER 2 TIMES. 2 MANUAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE VIA THE HYPOTUBE. NO SYMPTOMS WERE REPORTED. ANCILLARY DEVICES: ECHELON MICROCATHETER
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13815592 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K081465. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0874-2012 · Mar 1, 2010 · TerminatedAxium Detachable Coil System QC-7-30-Helix The ev3 Axium Detachable Coil System is indicated for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular a
- Z-0873-2012 · Mar 1, 2010 · TerminatedAxium Detachable Coil System QC-2-1-Helix The ev3 Axium Detachable Coil System is indicated for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular ab
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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 13, 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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