XACT™ 83031-01Recalls & reported problems
Abbott Vascular Inc. · XACT™ Transcarotid Stent System 9.0 mm x 40 mm Tapered · Class 3 · Implant
All models of XACT (19)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08717648356674), received between Nov 6, 2024 and May 15, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Markings/Labelling Problem” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem2
- Activation Failure1
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Stroke/CVA1
- Thrombosis/Thrombus1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Mechanical Jam; Activation Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED WAS TO TREAT A MILDLY CALCIFIED INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY. UPON DEPLOYMENT OF THE 9X40MM XACT CAROTID SELF-EXPANDING STENT, A PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM [THUMBWHEEL], AND THE STENT COMPLETELY FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEVICE WAS TESTED ON THE TABLE AND THE STENT WAS DEPLOYED. AN UNSPECIFIED DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND NO REPORTED CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. RETURNED DEVICE ANALYSIS OBSERVED THERE WAS A SEPARATION NOTED AT THE SHAFT/SHEATH BOND AREA. THE KNOB TURNED, AND THE STENT SHEATH RETRACTED WITH NO RESISTANCE NOTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25188271 ↗InjuryJul 23, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, A 9TX40 XACT STENT WAS IMPLANTED IN THE LEFT INTERNAL CAROTID AND COMMON CAROTID WITH GREAT POST PROCEDURE FLOW; HOWEVER, 36 HOURS AFTER THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT SUFFERED A STROKE AND CONFIRMED VIA CT SCAN. STENT THROMBOSIS WAS CONFIRMED VIA ANGIOGRAM. THEREFORE, THROMBECTOMY WAS PERFORMED IN THE LEFT CAROTID ARTERY AND FLOW WAS RESTORED. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED 24 HOURS LATER WITH ANTI-PLATELET THERAPY. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT SEQUELA AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Stroke/CVA; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 22580621 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON 10/14/2024, THE CHIPBOARD BOX OF THE XACT SELF EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM (SESS) WAS NOTED TO HAVE THE CATHETER LENGTH LABELED AS "60 MM" RATHER THAN "60 CM". THE CATHETER LENGTH IS LABELED ON NUMEROUS AREAS OF DEVICE, INCLUDING THE CHIPBOARD BOX, POUCH LABEL AND IFU. ALL OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE THE CATHETER LENGTH IS LABELED WERE CORRECT IN INDICATING 60CM. THE STENT WAS IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2024 WITHOUT ISSUE IN THE LEFT INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY WITH HEAVY CALCIFICATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20624750 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CHIPBOARD BOX OF THE EXACT SELF EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM (SESS) WAS NOTED TO HAVE THE CATHETER LENGTH LABELED AS "60 MM" RATHER THAN "60 CM". THE CATHETER LENGTH IS LABELED ON NUMEROUS AREAS OF DEVICE, INCLUDING THE CHIPBOARD BOX, POUCH LABEL AND IFU. ALL OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE THE CATHETER LENGTH IS LABELED WERE CORRECT IN INDICATING 60CM. THERE WAS NO DEVICE USE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20622964 ↗
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- CGuard Prime Carotid Stent System CND0840Inspire M.D Ltd · Stent, Carotid1 recall1 death41 reports
- CGuard Prime Carotid Stent System CND0940Inspire M.D Ltd · Stent, Carotid1 recall31 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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