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

Catalog Number BMK6F95MBER120

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/18/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation of the returned benchmark confirmed a leak near the hub.Evaluation revealed kink in the strain relief and a puncture at the kinked location.If the benchmark is advanced at an angle, damage such as a kink may occur.The damage likely contributed to the reported leak near the hub.During evaluation, the benchmark was flushed with a syringe and a leak was observed near the hub.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.

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a coil embolization middle meningeal artery (mma) using a benchmark 6f 071 delivery catheter (benchmark), a non-penumbra catheter, and a guidewire.During the procedure, the physician gained access to the left common carotid using a non-penumbra catheter through the benchmark.After gaining access, the physician removed the non-penumbra catheter and noticed that blood was leaking near the hub.Therefore, the benchmark was removed and was not used for the remainder of the procedure.The procedure was completed using another benchmark.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.

• Brand Name: BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER
• Type of Device: DQY, QJP
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer Contact: veronica farris ; one penumbra place; alameda, CA 94502 ; 5107483200
• MDR Report Key: 18689175
• MDR Text Key: 336406937
• Report Number: 3005168196-2024-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K212838
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/01/2005,02/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: BMK6F95MBER120
• Device Lot Number: F00009265
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/01/2005
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 01/10/2005
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2023
• 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: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Male