There are controls in the manufacturing process to ensure the product met specifications upon release.The subject device is not available; therefore, visual and functional testing as well as physical analysis cannot be performed.The reported event is covered in the device directions for use (dfu).As well, the risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.The reported complaint could not be confirmed, and it could not be definitively determined if the device failed to meet specifications because the product was not returned.Additional information provided by the customer indicated that the device was confirmed to be in good condition during preparation/prior to use on the patient and was prepared for use as per the dfu, continuous flush was set up and maintained throughout the clinical procedure, the coil was advanced slowly and gently without applying excessive force, and the premature detachment occurred when the subject coil was retrieved to attempt to be repositioned.The coil was removed using a snare device, and replaced with a new one, and the procedure was successfully completed using the same microcatheter.While there are a number of potential causes for the reported issue, because review and analysis of available information failed to identify a definitive cause, a cause of undeterminable was assigned to the as reported event of main coil prematurely detached/separated during use.H3 other text : the device is not available to the manufacturer.
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It was reported that during the coil embolization procedure, repositioning of the coil (subject device), was attempted.Following this, the coil (subject device) detached prematurely.A snare device was required to remove the coil.The physician replaced it with a new device and continued the procedure without clinical consequences to the patient.
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