Omnilink Elite 1012632-59Recalls & reported problems
Abbott Vascular Inc. · Omnilink Elite Vascular Balloon-Expandable Stent System 9.0 mm x 59 mm x 135 cm Over-The-Wire · Class 3 · Implant
All models of Omnilink Elite (42)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08717648178566), received between Jul 17, 2019 and Nov 25, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Activation Failure1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Failure to Advance1
Patient problems
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Obstruction/Occlusion1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 25, 2024Difficult to Remove; Failure to Advance; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Difficult to Remove; Failure to Advance; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT THE MILDLY TORTUOUS, HEAVILY CALCIFIED COMMON ILIAC ARTERY. WHEN ADVANCING THE 10X59MM OMNILINK ELITE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM RESISTANCE WAS FELT WITH ANATOMY AND THE STENT DISLODGED. AN UNSPECIFIED BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER WAS ADVANCED AND INFLATED IN THE ATTEMPT TO BRING BACK THE STENT; HOWEVER, WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THEREFORE, THE STENT WAS HELD IN PLACE WITH DEVICE AND ANOTHER 9.0X59MM OMILINK ELITE STENT WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE ADVANCED TO TREAT THE LESION; HOWEVER, MET RESISTANCE WITH ANATOMY AND DISLODGED. THE DISLODGED STENT WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE SNARED BUT THE SNARE DEVICE BECAME STUCK WITH ANATOMY AND THE STENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE STENTS HAD OCCLUDED IN THE PROXIMAL EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY BLOCKING MOST OF THE BLOOD FLOW THROUGH THE ILIAC. THE SNARE DEVICE COULD NOT BE PULLED BACK. THE SNARE DEVICE WAS BROKEN ON PURPOSE AND THE STUCK PORTION ALONG WITH BOTH STENTS WERE CRUSHED INTO THE VESSEL WALL WITH A NON-ABBOTT STENT OVER THEM. BLOOD FLOW WAS RESTORED WHEN THE STENTS WERE CRUSHED AND CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY WAS NOTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; Obstruction/Occlusion
MAUDE report 20774565 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2022Activation Failure; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A MODERATELY CALCIFIED VESSEL WITHOUT TORTUOSITY IN THE LEFT ILIAC ARTERY. THE 9.0X59MM OMNILINK ELITE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM (SDS) WAS INFLATED AT 8 AND 11 ATMOSPHERES (ATMS) AND THE STENT DID NOT COME OFF THE BALLOON AND COMPLETELY FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE SDS WAS REMOVED AND A 9.0X39MM OMNI ELITE SDS WAS USED AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECT AND THERE WAS NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14644014 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2019Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STENT OF A 9.00 X 59 MM OMNILINK ELITE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM (SDS) DISLODGED OFF THE BALLOON DURING USE; HOWEVER, REMAINED ON THE SDS. THERE WAS NO REPORTED RESISTANCE NOTED PRIOR TO THE DISLODGEMENT. THE STENT WAS REMOVED WITH THE SDS AND A NEW UNSPECIFIED DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8800608 ↗
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- Absolute Pro 1012536-100Abbott Vascular Inc. · STENT, ILIAC21 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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