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Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).Procode is krd/hcg.[conclusion]: the healthcare professional reported that during the embolization targeting a 12mm x 8mm middle cerebral artery (mca) aneurysm, while deploying the 6mm x 11.9cm micrusframe 10 coil (mfr100611 / l16500), the last loop of the coil was pushing on the concomitant sl-10® microcatheter (stryker) causing the microcatheter to retreat.There was no difficulty with positioning the coil in the target lesion, there was no issue with the coil conforming to the aneurysm wall.It was reported that the coil was withdrawn and repositioning two times.The coil was removed still attached to the delivery system.No damage was noted on the coil when it was removed.The embolic coil and its respective device positioning unit (dpu) did not protrude from the coil introducer.The physician had the same experience with three other coils: two 7mm x 13.9cm micrusframe 10 coils from the same lot (l15689), and a 4mm x 10cm galaxy g3 xsft coil (glx120410 / l16657).The physician switched to axium coils (medtronic) and was able to deliver the axium coils using the same sl-10® microcatheter to complete the procedure.There was no report of any significant procedural delay; there was no report of any patient adverse event or complication.The complaint coil was returned for evaluation and analysis.The investigational finding is documented below.Investigation summary: the non-sterile 6mm x 11.9cm micrusframe 10 coil was received contained in a pouch.Visual inspection was performed.There was no appearance of damage observed.The returned device underwent a microscopic inspection.The marker band was found at 47cm from the distal end; this is within specification.The embolic coil was observed in stretched condition and kinked in one area.No other damage was observed under the magnification of the microscopic inspection.A review of manufacturing documentation associated with this lot (l16500) presented no issues during the manufacturing or inspection processes related to the reported complaint.There were no nonconformance's related to device manufacture or inspection.All product rejected during manufacturing was identified as scrap and properly accounted for.The complaint documented that the last loop of the coil was pushing on the concomitant microcatheter causing it to retreat.The embolic coil of the returned device was observed in stretched condition with an area where the coil was kinked.The kinked area observed is likely a contributing factor to the reported issue documented in the complaint that the coil was ¿pushing¿ on the concomitant microcatheter causing the microcatheter to retreat during the procedure.The issue was confirmed based on the observed kinked area on the embolic coil of the returned device.The stretched condition observed on the returned 6mm x 11.9cm micrusframe 10 coil suggests that possibly during the attempt to withdraw and reposition the coil, force may have been applied that resulted in the embolic coil becoming stretched and kinked.Coil stretching and kinking are known potential issues associated with the use of the device.The instruction for use provides proper handling instructions for the device to prevent issues such as stretching and kinking from occurring.The stretched and kinked conditions observed on the embolic coil of the returned device were not originally reported with the complaint.Stretching can occur during attempts to withdrawal the coil against resistance.Kinking can be due to force that may have been applied inadvertently.The exact cause of the observed stretched and kinked condition could not be conclusively determined; however, it may have been the result of inadvertent force that may have been applied during the procedural device handling.Based on the review of the manufacturing documentation, there is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.In addition, devices undergo 100% inspection at final assembly for the condition of the embolic coil.Thus, it is not likely that the 6mm x 11.9cm micrusframe 10 coil left the manufacturing facility with the embolic coil in the observed stretched and kinked conditions.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended for statistical signals and corrective / preventive action may be triggered at a later time.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.This is one of four (4) product events involved with the literature publication.The associated manufacturer report numbers are: 3008114965-2020-00320, 3008114965-2020-00321, 3008114965-2020-00322.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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The healthcare professional reported that during the embolization targeting a 12mm x 8mm middle cerebral artery (mca) aneurysm, while deploying the 6mm x 11.9cm micrusframe 10 coil (mfr100611 / l16500), the last loop of the coil was pushing on the concomitant sl-10® microcatheter (stryker) causing the microcatheter to retreat.There was no difficulty with positioning the coil in the target lesion, there was no issue with the coil conforming to the aneurysm wall.It was reported that the coil was withdrawn and repositioning two times.The coil was removed still attached to the delivery system.No damage was noted on the coil when it was removed.The embolic coil and its respective device positioning unit (dpu) did not protrude from the coil introducer.The physician had the same experience with three other coils: two 7mm x 13.9cm micrusframe 10 coils from the same lot (l15689), and a 4mm x 10cm galaxy g3 xsft coil (glx120410 / l16657).The physician switched to axium coils (medtronic) and was able to deliver the axium coils using the same sl-10® microcatheter to complete the procedure.There was no report of any significant procedural delay; there was no report of any patient adverse event or complication.The product was returned for evaluation; during the microscopic inspection of the device, the embolic coil was observed in stretched and kinked condition.Based on the product analysis completed on 7/31/2020, this event has been deemed mdr reportable as a ¿malfunctions.¿.
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