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Axium Detachable Coil System QC-18-40-HELIXRecalls & reported problems

Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · COIL QC-18-40-HELIX V05 · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Axium Detachable Coil System (69)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 00847536037588), received between Nov 24, 2025 and Nov 24, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Packaging Problem1

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 24, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Packaging Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Packaging Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. THE CAUSE OF THE PREMATURE DETACHMENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR EVIDENCE OF TAMPERING TO THE DEVICE PACKAGING, AND NO PREPARATION WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE DAMAGE BEING OBSERVED. THE PROXIMAL END OF THE PUSHWIRE WAS SECURED IN THE GUIDEWIRE CLIP (BLACK RUBBER STOPPER) WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED. NO DETACHMENT ATTEMPTS WERE MADE USING EITHER THE INSTANT DETACHER OR MANUAL METHOD, AND NO KINK OR DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED ON THE PUSHWIRE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23632998 ↗

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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