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

Catalog Number RBY2C0430

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Difficult To Position (1467); Physical Resistance (2578)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/10/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using ruby coils.During the procedure, the physician met resistance while advancing a ruby coil.Upon retraction, the ruby coil unintentionally detached within the microcatheter.The microcatheter was removed with the detached ruby coil inside.The physician had difficulty positioning a new ruby coil and it unintentionally detached.A snare device was required to successfully remove the detached ruby coil from the body.There was no report of an adverse effect on the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Conclusion: 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.This mdr is associated with mdr 3005168196-2014-00854.The hospital discarded the device.

• Brand Name: RUBY COIL
• Type of Device: HCG, KRD
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; 1351 harbor bay parkway; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer (Section G): PENUMBRA, INC.; 1351 harbor bay parkway; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer Contact: kathleen kidd ; 1351 harbor bay parkway; alameda, CA 94502 ; 5107483200
• MDR Report Key: 4317875
• MDR Text Key: 22155213
• Report Number: 3005168196-2014-00853
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HCG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K120330
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/10/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/10/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 06/05/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: RBY2C0430
• Device Lot Number: F35855
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2013
• 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