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Esprit™ 1203350-28Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Vascular Inc. · Esprit™ BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System 3.50mm x 28mm Rapid-Exchange · Class 3 · Implant

All models of Esprit (16)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08717648357077), received between Nov 19, 2024 and Apr 2, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Advance” (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

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Advance2
  • Break1
  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Failure to Advance1
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Break; Failure to Advance; Difficult to Advance; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A LESION IN THE TIBIAL ARTERY. THE 3.50X28MM ESPRIT BTK SYSTEM WAS ADVANCED HOWEVER THE STEEP AORTIC BIFURCATION CAUSED THE SHEATH TO BACK OUT OF THE CONTRALATERAL SIDE AND RESISTANCE DURING ADVANCEMENT. THE ESPRIT FAILED TO CROSS THE LESION. ONCE REMOVED IT WAS NOTED THE GUIDE WIRE EXIT NOTCH WAS TORN AND THE SUPPORT SKIVE/WIRE/BAYONET WAS SEPARATED 1 CM DISTAL TO THE OUTER MEMBER TO HYPOTUBE SEAL, HOWEVER, WAS HELD BY THE OUTER MEMBER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24764539 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Difficult to Remove; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Advance; Difficult to Remove; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Advance

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PROCEDURE WAS TO TREAT A LESION IN THE COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. DURING ADVANCEMENT OF THE 3.50X28MM ESPRIT BTK SYSTEM INTO THE 6FR 45CM SHEATH, THE SHAFT WAS KINKED AND BECAME STUCK IN THE SHEATH. THE SHEATH AND ESPRIT WERE REMOVED TOGETHER. ANOTHER ESPRIT BTK WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE USING THE SAME SHEATH. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS AND NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20722615 ↗

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