PK Papyrus 5.0/26/140Recalls & reported problems
Biotronik AG · Class f · Implant
All models of PK Papyrus (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 07640130447318), received between Mar 29, 2022 and Aug 18, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Use of Device Problem1
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.
MalfunctionAug 18, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
A LESION WAS TREATED IN A CALCIFIED SVG WITH A DES DURING WHICH A CORONARY ARTERY PERFORATION TYPE III OCCURRED AT THE OSTIUM OF THE VEIN GRAFT TO 1ST DIAGONAL. THE EXPIRED PK PAPYRUS WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE PATIENTS BODY, AND THE STENT WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED. AFTER POST-DILATION, PROTAMINE WAS GIVEN, AND AFTER FIVE MINUTES IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PERFORATION WAS SEALED. BEDSIDE ECHOCARDIOGRAM WAS PERFORMED WITH NO PERICARDIAL EFFUSION AND NO OBVIOUS HEMATOMA NOTED ON THE RV FREE WALL. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED THE NEXT DAY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COMPLAINT STENT HAD BEEN IMPLANTED AFTER ITS EXPIRY DATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17571984 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
A PK PAPYRUS COVERED STENT SYSTEM WAS SELECTED FOR TREATMENT IN A RECENT RIGHT KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. BOTH RIGHT RENAL ARTERIES HAD THROMBUS. THE SUPERIOR BRANCH ARTERY WAS VERY TORTUOUS AND WHILE ADVANCING THE STENT IT WAS FORCED OFF THE DELIVERY BALLOON. THE STENT WAS SNARED AND SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. A DES WAS PLACED IN THE SUPERIOR BRANCH. A 4.5/26 PKP WAS PLACED IN THE INFERIOR BRANCH SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17334085 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
DURING TREATMENT OF AN ANEURYSM, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PK PAPYRUS STENT BECAME DISLODGED IN THE GUIDE CATHETER AND WAS RECOVERED. THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED DUE TO HAVING NO ADDITIONAL 5.0/26 PKP STENTS. PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS RESCHEDULED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13943866 ↗
Other coronary covered stent devices
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- PK Papyrus 2.5/20/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent11 deaths105 reports
- PK Papyrus 2.5/15/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent12 deaths96 reports
- Graftmaster 1012582-16Abbott Vascular Inc. · coronary covered stent9 deaths68 reports
- PK Papyrus 3.5/15/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent7 deaths41 reports
- PK Papyrus 3.5/20/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent13 deaths40 reports
- PK Papyrus 3.0/15/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent6 deaths33 reports
- PK Papyrus 3.0/26/140Biotronik AG · coronary covered stent5 deaths25 reports
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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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