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

Catalog Number RBY2C1460

Device Problem Component Falling (1105)

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

Event Date 03/26/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using a ruby coil.During preparation for the procedure, the ruby coil was accidently dropped making it non-sterile for the procedure.The ruby coil was not used in the procedure.

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: RUBY COIL
• Type of Device: HCG, KRD
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer (Section G): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer Contact: kathleen kidd ; one penumbra place; alameda, CA 94502 ; 5107483200
• MDR Report Key: 4863683
• MDR Text Key: 5866491
• Report Number: 3005168196-2015-00614
• 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: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/26/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/23/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: RBY2C1460
• Device Lot Number: F43950
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2014
• 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