| Model Number |
400SMTXSFT1H03 |
| 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 |
05/30/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the anterior communicating artery (acomm) using penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance from the starting position of the introducer sheath.Therefore, the smart coil 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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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Evaluation of the returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted through the introducer sheath friction lock.If this occurs, resistance may be experienced during advancement.Forceful advancement against this resistance likely contributed to the pusher assembly kinks near the mid-joint.During functional testing, the smart coil was able to advance from its returned position within the introducer sheath with resistance; however, additional resistance was experienced due to the pusher assembly kinks, and the smart coil could not advance any further.Further evaluation revealed additional pusher assembly kinks.This damage was likely 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.H3 other text : placeholder.
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