| Model Number |
400SMTXSFT0306 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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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 |
12/16/2020
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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 product was not returned for evaluation.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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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the a1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery (aca) using penumbra smart coils (smart coils) and a non-penumbra microcatheter.During the procedure, a smart coil wouldn't advance past the initial position within its introducer sheath.Therefore, the smart coil was removed.The procedure was completed using another smart coil and the same microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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