Catalog Number M0035434150 |
Device Problem
Premature Activation (1484)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/15/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the coil embolization procedure, the coil was prematurely detached inside the microcatheter.The detached coil was aspirated using 5cc syringe and was removed from the patient.The procedure was continued with another new coil.There were no clinical consequences reported to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by mfg/summary attached: updated.Expiration date: added.Manufacturing date: added.The device history record review confirms that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.Analysis of the returned device revealed that the proximal contact and delivery wire were kinked likely due to handling.The detachment zone was inspected and the main coil appears to have detached due to a physical break at the detachment zone.The main coil was not returned for inspection.Functional testing could not be performed due to the condition of the returned device.Information available indicated that the coil was confirmed to be in good condition after unpacking and preparation and there is no indication of a use error.The anatomy was noted to be tortuous which may have contributed to the reported event.Therefore an assignable cause of operational context has been assigned to this investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the coil embolization procedure, the coil was prematurely detached inside the microcatheter.The detached coil was aspirated using 5cc syringe and was removed from the patient.The procedure was continued with another new coil.There were no clinical consequences reported to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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