Catalog Number 3MAXC |
Device Problems
Kinked (1339); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Out-Of-Box Failure (2311)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 10/30/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
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Event Description
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During preparation for a thrombectomy procedure, the hospital staff noticed that a penumbra system 3max reperfusion catheter (3maxc) was kinked at the proximal hub upon removal from the dispenser hoop.The damaged 3maxc was found prior to use and therefore, was not used in the procedure.The procedure was completed using a penumbra system ace 68 reperfusion catheter (ace68).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Results: the 3maxc was fractured approximately 47.0 cm from the hub.Conclusions: evaluation of the returned device revealed it was fractured.This damage may have occurred due to forceful handling of the 3maxc at extreme angles during removal from the packaging.Penumbra catheters are inspected during in-process inspection and during quality inspection after manufacturing.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.
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