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AxiumTM PC-7-20-3DRecalls & reported problems

Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · COIL PC-7-20-3D V04 · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 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 00847536033337), received between Nov 2, 2022 and Nov 2, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

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.

  • MalfunctionNov 2, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT TWO AXIUM COILS WERE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PHENOM 17 CATHETER. BOTH COILS MET SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE WHEN INTRODUCED INTO MICRO CATHETER. REMOVED. ONLY ONE BEING SENT BACK. THE OTHER TOO DEEP WITHIN GARBAGE TO RETRIEVE SAFELY. THERE WAS NO CATHETER OR COIL DAMAGE. THE DEVICES WERE PREPARED AS INDICATED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU). THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REPORTED THAT THE COIL CAME OUT OF THE INTRODUCER SHEATH SMOOTHLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15716023 ↗

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-0873-2012 · Mar 1, 2010 · Terminated
    Axium 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
  • Z-0874-2012 · Mar 1, 2010 · Terminated
    Axium 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

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