A search for non-conformances associated with the reported part/lot number combination did not reveal any production-related issues relevant to the complaint that occurred during manufacturing of the device.The device was available but has not been returned to the manufacturer for analysis; therefore, the alleged product issue cannot be confirmed.If the device or additional information is received, microvention, inc., will submit a supplemental report.The instructions for use (ifu) identifies coil non-detachment as potential complications associated with use of the device.Potential complications as referenced on the ifu, include but are not limited to the following: hematoma at the site of entry, aneurysm rupture, emboli, vessel perforation, parent artery occlusion, hemorrhage, ischemia, vasospasm, clot formation, device migration or misplacement, premature or difficult device detachment, non-detachment, incomplete aneurysm filling, revascularization, post-embolization syndrome, and neurological deficits including stroke and death.
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Items returned for evaluation: delivery system (pusher) web implant introducer dispenser hoop items not returned for evaluation: microcatheter controller.It was reported: the visual analysis of the returned items found that the web implant was not attached to the delivery system.Upon inspection of returned items, the web implant was found to be within visual and dimensional specifications (spec: diameter(mm)= 5.0 ± 0.5, height(mm)= 3.0 ± 0.4).Tested the returned device with an in-house controller and gave red lights.The delivery system resistance was measured to be ol (spec= 66-78), which is out of specification.The heater coil section was dissected to investigate any obstruction that could possibly prevent the implant from detaching, and the heater coil was found to be stretched, which is an indication that the tether could have been caught in between the coil windings and caused the heater coil to stretch.The heater coil did show signs of controller activation with an indication of a melted tether and pet.The heater coil winding damage likely also contributed to the failed continuity and resistance testing.The investigation of the returned web system found the implant separated from the delivery system, and the heater coil windings stretched.The heater coil pet was found melted, indicating that the device was activated using a detachment controller during the procedure; therefore, the damage to the heater coil windings likely occurred post-activation.The stretched heater coil windings are an indication that the tether could have been caught in between the coil windings and caused the heater coil to stretch when the delivery system was pulled/retracted during the procedure.The investigation of the returned device did not find any other damage or anomaly that would have caused or contributed to the reported complaint.
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