| Model Number |
RBY2C0420-B |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/05/2020
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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 device has been returned and the investigation results are pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the rectal arteries using ruby coils and a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).During the procedure, the lantern was used to implant approximately six ruby coils into the target location.While the next ruby coil was partially advanced into the lantern, the physician encountered resistance and the ruby coil pusher wire broke in half.Therefore, the ruby coil was removed.The procedure was completed using a new ruby coil and the same lantern.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation of the returned ruby coil confirmed a fractured pusher assembly.Further evaluation revealed that the embolization coil was detached from the pusher assembly and was not returned for evaluation.If the ruby coil is advanced against resistance, damage such as a kink and subsequent fracture may occur.The detached embolization coil was likely a result of the pusher assembly fracture.Further evaluation also revealed pusher assembly bends.This damage was likely incidental to the reported complaint.Penumbra coils are inspected during in-process inspection and during quality inspection after manufacturing.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.
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