MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. PENUMBRA SMART COIL; HCG, KRD

Model Number	400SMTXSFT0306
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation of the first returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted through the introducer sheath friction lock.If this occurs, resistance may be experienced during advancement.During functional testing, the pusher assembly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.Then the smart coil was advanced through the rest of its introducer sheath without an issue.Evaluation of the second returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted through the introducer sheath friction lock.If this occurs, resistance may be experienced during advancement.During functional testing, the pusher assembly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.Then the smart coil was advanced through the rest of its introducer sheath without an issue.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.This report is associated with mfr report number: 1.3005168196-2021-02453.
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the anterior communicating artery (aca) using penumbra smart coils (smart coils), a penumbra smart coil detachment handle (handle), a non-penumbra microcatheter, a non-penumbra catheter, a non-penumbra balloon catheter and a guidewire.During the procedure, one smart coil was successfully implanted into the target location.While attempting to advance the next smart coil, the coil was unable to advance from its initial position within its introducer sheath.Therefore, the smart coil was removed.The same issue occurred with the next smart coil.Therefore, this smart coil was also removed.The procedure was completed using a non-penumbra coil, three smart coils, and the same microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect the patient.

• Brand Name: PENUMBRA SMART COIL
• Common Device Name: HCG, KRD
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• MDR Report Key: 12741029
• Report Number: 3005168196-2021-02454
• Device Sequence Number: 4126782
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548015354
• UDI-Public: 00814548015354
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160832
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,foreign,health pr
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/02/2021
• 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 Expiration Date: 01/12/2025
• Device Model Number: 400SMTXSFT0306
• Device Catalogue Number: 400SMTXSFT0306
• Device Lot Number: F95556
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/20/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 01/10/2005
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/02/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/01/2005