| Model Number |
400SMTHXSFT0206 |
| 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 |
03/03/2021
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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Evaluation of the returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted into the introducer sheath friction lock.If this occurs, resistance may be experienced during advancement.During functional testing, the pusher assembly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.The smart coil was then advanced through its introducer sheath without an issue.Further evaluation revealed a pusher assembly bend.This damage was 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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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the left internal carotid artery (ica) using penumbra smart coils (smart coil) and a non-penumbra microcatheter.During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance past the friction lock within its introducer sheath and, therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using a new smart coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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