| Model Number |
RBYPOD4-A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976); 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 |
12/13/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is available for return.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 gastroduodenal artery (gda) using pod coils and lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).During the procedure, while advancing a pod coil through the lantern, the physician experience resistance in the middle of the lantern and the pod coil would not advance any further.Consequently, the physician kinked the pod coil; therefore, the pod coil was removed.The procedure was completed using a new pod 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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Please note that the device associated with this complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the device was disposed of and is no longer available for return.Therefore, 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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