| Model Number |
83786 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Premature Activation (1484)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/17/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by manufacturer: the device was returned for analysis.Only a main coil was returned for this complaint.The main coil was found kinked and stretched.The fiber bundles have blood residues.No more damages were found in the returned device.Microscopic inspection was performed on the main coil and observed that the zap tip has a smooth surface.The interlocking arm was inspected, and it was found detached.Dimensional inspection on main coil was performed and revealed that the outer diameter (od) of the zap tip and primary coil were within specification, however the no.Of fiber bundles and proximal fiber bundles were incomplete.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reportable based on device analysis completed on 10mar2021.It was reported that the coil prematurely detached.A 4mm x 10cm interlock-35 was selected for use.During procedure, the coil detached early while advancing inside a 5fr catheter prior to implantation.The catheter was removed with coil inside and regain access to the portal vein.Pushable coils were used with no issues and the procedure was completed.No patient complications were reported.However, device analysis revealed a detached interlocking arm and incomplete fiber bundles.
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