During preparation for a thrombectomy procedure, a penumbra engine canister (canister) would not seat properly on the penumbra engine.The physician then tightened the canister and tried to seat it properly, but noted that the issue would not resolve.It was also reported that only three of the four indicator lights would illuminate.Therefore, the canister was replaced and the procedure was successfully completed.
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Please note that the device associated with this complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the device was disposed of 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.
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