| Model Number |
400SMTHXSFT1H03 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/19/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation of the returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted through the introducer sheath friction lock.If this occurs, resistance may be experienced during advancement.During functional testing, the pusher assembly mid-joint was advanced through the introducer sheath friction lock with resistance, and no further issues occurred after the pusher assembly mid-joint out of the friction lock.Penumbra coils are visually 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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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the ophthalmic artery using penumbra smart coils.During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance at all within its introducer sheaths; therefore, the smart coil was removed.The procedure was completed using additional smart coils.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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