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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. PENUMBRA ENGINE; NRY

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PENUMBRA, INC. PENUMBRA ENGINE; NRY Back to Search Results
Model Number PMXENGN-A
Medical Device Problem Codes Noise, Audible (3273); Device Fell (4014)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/22/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a thrombectomy procedure in the right middle cerebral artery (mca) using a penumbra engine (engine).During the procedure, the engine made a loud noise and slid off of the back table onto the floor when it was powered on.Therefore, the engine was not used in the procedure.The procedure was completed using a penumbra system ace 68 reperfusion catheter (ace68) and a stent retriever only since there was not another engine available.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation of the returned engine confirmed that the engine produced a noise level louder than usual and moved around on the table when powered on.During functional testing, the engine was powered on and a loud noise was observed, and the engine moved across the table due to the vibration.The engine housing was opened, and no damage was observed.The root cause of the vibration could not be determined.The engine was able to produce a vacuum pressure within specification.All vacuum indicator lights illuminated.Penumbra engines are inspected at incoming quality control which includes a visual inspection as well as a verification of test results to ensure specifications for each output are met.Section h.Box 6.Conclusions code 1: 4316 - the investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the root cause of excessive vibration.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.
 
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Brand Name
PENUMBRA ENGINE
Common Device Name
NRY
Manufacturer (Section D)
PENUMBRA, INC.
one penumbra place
alameda CA 94502
MDR Report Key11205697
Report Number3005168196-2021-00126
Device Sequence Number2270330
Product Code NRY
UDI-Device Identifier00815948020023
UDI-Public00815948020023
Combination Product (Y/N)Y
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K180008
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source distributor,foreign,health pr
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/23/2020
Report Date (Section F) 01/01/2005
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberPMXENGN-A
Device Catalogue NumberPMXENGN
Device Lot NumberS10172-44
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/21/2021
Was the Report Sent to FDA? Yes
Date Report to Manufacturer01/10/2005
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/23/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/04/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/20/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/01/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age87 YR
Date Report Sent to FDA01/01/2005
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