MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER NEUROVASCULAR CORK TARGET 360 ULTRA 3MM X 4CM; DEVICE, NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION

Catalog Number M0035423040

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 12/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Due to the automated (manufacturing execution system) mes system there are controls in the manufacturing process to ensure the product met specifications upon release.The main coil was seen to be broken/fractured and stretched.The suture was seen to be broken.The main coil delivery wire was seen to be kinked/bent.Functional testing was unable to be performed due to damage.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 main coil stretched was confirmed during analysis.The reported coil in catheter friction could not be replicated during device analysis; however, the analysis results are consistent with the reported event.The device failed to meet specifications when received for complaint investigation based on the analyzed anomalies noted to the device.Additional information provided by the customer: the device was prepared for use as per the dfu.There was no damage noted to the packaging prior to opening the packaging.The device was confirmed to be in good condition during preparation/ prior to use on the patient.Continuous flush was set up and maintained throughout the clinical procedure.The patient¿s anatomy moderately tortuous.The operator reached the middle of the catheter before big resistance was encountered.The operator found it was stretched after removing from the catheter.An assignable cause of procedural factors will be assigned to the reported event of the coil in catheter friction and main coil stretched as these defects appears to be associated with a product that met stryker design and manufacturing specifications and was used in accordance with the dfu, but performance was limited due to procedural factors during use.An assignable cause of handling damage will be assigned to the analyzed damage of the coil delivery wire kinked/bent as the defect appears to be associated with handling of the product or portion of the product during removal from the hoop and preparation.An assignable cause of procedural factors will be assigned to the analyzed damage of the main coil stretched, main coil suture damaged and main coil broken/fractured during use as these defects appears to be associated with a product that met stryker design and manufacturing specifications and was used in accordance with the dfu, but performance was limited due to procedural factors during use.

Event Description

The device was returned for analysis and the investigation of the device revealed that the coil (subject device) broken/fractured during use.The procedure was completed successfully.No clinical consequences were reported to the patient due to this event.

• Brand Name: TARGET 360 ULTRA 3MM X 4CM
• Type of Device: DEVICE, NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER NEUROVASCULAR CORK; ida industrial estate; model farm road; cork NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER NEUROVASCULAR CORK; ida industrial estate; model farm road; cork NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: tara lopez ; 47900 bayside parkway; fremont, CA 94538 ; 5104132500
• MDR Report Key: 18984342
• MDR Text Key: 338762116
• Report Number: 3008881809-2024-00126
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540675873
• UDI-Public: 04546540675873
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K153658
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: M0035423040
• Device Lot Number: 24307219
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2023
• 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: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: Asian