MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER; DQY, QJP

Catalog Number BMK6F95BER120

Device Problems Break (1069); Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 12/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation of the returned benchmark confirmed that the catheter was damaged on its proximal end and was leaking.Evaluation revealed a kink on the proximal end of the catheter near the hub, and a hole was present underneath the strain relief.If the device is handled at an angle during use, damage such as this may occur.Further evaluation revealed bends and ovalizations along the catheter shaft.This damage was not mentioned in the complaint and is likely incidental and may have occurred during packaging for return to penumbra.Penumbra catheters are inspected during in-process inspection and during quality inspection after manufacturing.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a medical procedure using a benchmark 6f 071 delivery catheter (benchmark) and a non-penumbra sheath.During the procedure, the physician advanced the benchmark to the target location and noticed that the benchmark was damaged at the proximal end.It was reported that the benchmark was leaking at the hub.Therefore, the benchmark was removed.The procedure was completed using another benchmark and the same sheath.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.

• Brand Name: BENCHMARK 6F 071 DELIVERY CATHETER
• Type of Device: DQY, QJP
• 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: 18545238
• MDR Text Key: 333269659
• Report Number: 3005168196-2024-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548014128
• UDI-Public: 814548014128
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K212838
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/01/2005,01/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: BMK6F95BER120
• Device Lot Number: F111286
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/29/2023
• 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
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/26/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2021
• 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: 68 YR