MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER; DQY

Catalog Number BMK6F105MBER130

Device Problem Air Leak (1008)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/30/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Results: the benchmark 6f 071 delivery catheter (benchmark dc) was ovalized approximately 1.0 and 3.0 cm from the distal tip and ovalized approximately 5.5 cm from the hub; the benchmark dc was kinked approximately 43.5 cm from the hub.Conclusions: evaluation of the returned device revealed that the distal shaft of the benchmark dc was ovalized and the proximal shaft was kinked.This type of damage typically occurs due to improper handling during use or packaging the device for return.If the distal tip of the device is pinched during insertion, damage such as ovalization may occur.This damage was not mentioned in the complaint and could have been incidental and occurred during packaging the device for return.Water was flushed through the lumen of the benchmark dc and no leaks were found.The bubbles in the hub mentioned in the initial complaint could not be confirmed.Benchmark dc devices are 100% visually inspected during in-process inspection.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a medical procedure using a benchmark 6f 071 delivery catheter (benchmark dc).During the procedure, the physician placed a stent and then inserted the benchmark dc into the patient.While the device was inside the patient, bubbles were observed in the hub of the benchmark dc.There were no bubbles when the physician let the benchmark dc bleed back.However, when a syringe was attached to the benchmark dc and pulled back, bubbles appeared.The benchmark dc was removed from the patient and the procedure was completed using another manufacturer's device.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.

• Brand Name: BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER
• Type of Device: DQY
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer Contact: kathleen kidd ; one penumbra place; alameda, CA 94502 ; 5107483200
• MDR Report Key: 5608260
• MDR Text Key: 43649877
• Report Number: 3005168196-2016-00533
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548014050
• UDI-Public: 00814548014050
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K142321
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/30/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 11/08/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: BMK6F105MBER130
• Device Lot Number: F66383
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/08/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 59 YR