| Model Number |
400SMTXSFT0103 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/22/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned for evaluation.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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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the femoral artery using penumbra smart coils (smart coils) and a non-penumbra microcatheter.During the procedure, the physician placed two smart coils in the target vessel using the microcatheter.While attempting to advance the next smart coil out of its introducer sheath and into the microcatheter, the smart coil would not advance at all from its starting position within its introducer sheath; therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using another coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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