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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 30oct2020.It was reported that the coil detached prematurely inside the catheter.Three interlock coils of different sizes, namely, two 18mmx50cm and one 14mmx30cm, were selected for use on the pulmonary artery aneurysm.During the procedure, after framing with 5 targets, this coil and another of the same size were inserted.However, it was noted that both coils detached prematurely inside the catheter.Then, another coil of unknown size was inserted and deployed successfully.Then, a 14mmx30cm interlock coil was inserted.However, it was noted that the coil also detached prematurely inside the catheter.The coils that detached prematurely were removed with the catheter and the procedure was completed with another of the same device.It was noted that the coils that detached prematurely did not protrude in the catheter's tip during removal.No complications were reported and there was no patient injury.However, device analysis revealed an interlocking arm detached and missing coil fiber bundles.
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