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

Catalog Number 400SMTSFT0615

Device Problem Kinked (1339)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/13/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.

Event Description

The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure to treat a cavernous aneurysm using penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, while attempting to advance a smart coil through a non-penumbra microcatheter, the physician noticed that the smart coil pusher wire was kinked; therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using a new smart coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Please note that the device in complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the device was lost in transit and is no longer available for return.Therefore, 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.The device was lost in transit.

• Brand Name: PENUMBRA SMART 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: 7108556
• MDR Text Key: 95484719
• Report Number: 3005168196-2017-02183
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548014975
• UDI-Public: 00814548014975
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160832
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/13/2017

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/08/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 400SMTSFT0615
• Device Lot Number: F76990
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/09/2017
• 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: 56 YR