The product was not returned for evaluation.Without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.The product lot number was not provided, therefore, the manufacturing records could not be reviewed.The hospital disposed of the device.
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During preparation for a coil embolization procedure, the pusher wire of a penumbra smart coil (smart coil) became bent upon removal from the packaging.The damage to the smart coil occurred prior to use, and therefore it was not used in the procedure.The procedure was completed using a new smart coil.
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