MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. POD PACKING COIL; HCG, KRD

Catalog Number RBYPODJ60

Device Problem Premature Separation (4045)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using a packing coil and a non-penumbra catheter.During the procedure, the physician attempted to retract the packing coil.However, the packing coil was unable to retract back into the catheter.It was reported that the packing coil unintentionally detached.No additional information regarding the completion of the procedure was provided.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.The exact date of event is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was not returned for evaluation.Without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.

• Brand Name: POD PACKING COIL
• Type of Device: HCG, KRD
• 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: 18988400
• MDR Text Key: 338751475
• Report Number: 3005168196-2024-00114
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00815948024748
• UDI-Public: 815948024748
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K170852
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/01/2005,03/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: RBYPODJ60
• Device Lot Number: F00006688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 02/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2023
• 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