The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0434-2026·Announced 2025-11-19

Detachable brain aneurysm coils recalled because they may fail to detach

Cerenovus is recalling 12,004 CEREPAK Detachable Coil System units because the coils may fail to detach, which could result in hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. The FDA classified it Class I.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the top severity regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

The CEREPAK Detachable Coil System from Cerenovus is being recalled across the UNIFORM range, including REFs FCX100202 (2 mm x 2.5 cm), FCX100253, FCX100305, FCX100356, FCX100407 and FCX100412.

The detachable coil system may fail to detach, which could result in hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, procedural delays, or the need for additional surgical intervention.

The recall covers 12,004 units. All devices and lots manufactured prior to and including August 2025 are affected. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States including Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Utah, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas, California, West Virginia, Louisiana, Illinois, New York, Iowa, Arizona, Alabama, Connecticut, Washington and Ohio. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I, its most serious category.

Facilities should quarantine affected stock immediately and follow Cerenovus' instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CEREPAK Detachable Coil System - Name/REF: UNIFORM 2MM X 2.5 CM/FCX100202, UNIFORM 2.5MM X 3.3 CM/FCX100253, UNIFORM 3MM X 5.4 CM/FCX100305, UNIFORM 3.5MM X 6.6 CM/FCX100356, UNIFORM 4MM X 7.5 CM/FCX100407, UNIFORM 4MM X 11.5 CM/FCX100412, UNIFORM 5MM X 9.7 CM/FCX100509, UNIFORM
Manufacturer
Cerenovus Inc
Hazard
  • detachment-failure
  • stroke-risk
  • class-i
  • neurovascular

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • FCX100253/10886704083979
  • FCX100305/10886704083962
  • FCX100356/10886704083993
  • FCX100407/10886704084013
  • FCX100412/10886704084006
  • FCX100509/10886704084037
  • FCX100517/10886704084020
  • FCX100611/10886704084044
  • FCX100626/10886704084051
  • FCX100713/10886704084068
  • FCX100730/10886704084075
  • FCX100816/10886704084082
  • FCX100829/10886704084099
  • FCX140225/10886704084167
  • FCX140303/10886704084174
  • FCX140304/10886704084181
  • FCX140306/10886704084198
  • FCX140406/10886704084211
  • FCX140408/10886704084228
  • FCX140445/10886704084204

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.