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Due to the automated mes system there are controls in the manufacturing process to ensure the product met specifications upon release.The device was returned.The lot number was not confirmed as the packaging was not returned with the device.On visual inspection, the main coil was manually detached.The proximal contact wire was kinked/bent.The coil delivery wire was kinked/bent.The distal tip was found to be intact.The main coil was stretched.Functional test couldn't be performed as the main coil was detached.The reported event is covered in the device directions for use (dfu).As well, the risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.Additional information provided by the customer indicated that the device was confirmed to be in good condition during preparation/prior to use on the patient and was prepared as per the dfu, continuous flush was maintained throughout the clinical procedure, an echelon-10 micro catheter was used, and the coil was advanced with force.During analysis, the coil proximal contact and delivery wire were found to be kinked and the main coil had been separated from the wire.The main coil was found to be stretched.Therefore, the reported event was confirmed.Based on visual inspection, it appears the coil had been manually detached.In the case of this complaint, it is most likely that the main coil stretched when it was manipulated against friction in the micro catheter.Due to the friction, it is probable that additional force was required to overcome the resistance causing the coil to prematurely separate in the catheter.An assignable cause of procedural factors will be assigned to the as reported and as analyzed, main coil prematurely detached/separated during use, coil in catheter friction and main coil stretched since these issues appear to be associated with a product that met stryker design and manufacturing specifications and was used in accordance with the dfu, but performance was limited due to procedural and/or anatomical factors during use.An assignable cause of handling damage will be assigned to the as analyzed coil proximal contact kinked/bent and coil delivery wire kinked/bent since these issues are likely due to handling of the device during the clinical procedure.
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