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

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PENUMBRA, INC. RUBY COIL; HCG, KRD Back to Search Results
Model Number RBY2C1460-B
Medical Device Problem Codes Material Deformation (2976); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using ruby coils and a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).During the procedure, the physician placed a ruby coil in the target vessel using a lantern.The physician then advanced another ruby coil in the target vessel but decided to retract the coil in order to reposition it.While attempting to retract the ruby coil, the physician encountered slight resistance.Subsequently, the ruby coil became unraveled and unintentionally detached.However, the physician was able to place it into the aneurysm.It is unknown how the physician placed the coil into the aneurysm.The procedure was completed at this point.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please note that the device associated with this complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the device was disposed of and is no longer available for return.Therefore, without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.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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Brand Name
RUBY COIL
Common Device Name
HCG, KRD
Manufacturer (Section D)
PENUMBRA, INC.
one penumbra place
alameda CA 94502
Manufacturer Contact
veronica farris
one penumbra place
alameda, CA 94502
5107483200
MDR Report Key12957935
Report Number3005168196-2021-02768
Device Sequence Number12118584
Product Code HCG
UDI-Device Identifier00814548019116
UDI-Public00814548019116
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K173614
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/18/2022
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 Model NumberRBY2C1460-B
Device Catalogue NumberRBY2C1460
Device Lot NumberF103506
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? Yes
Date Report to Manufacturer01/10/2005
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/12/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/31/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/07/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/18/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured01/25/2021
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
Date Report Sent to FDA01/01/2005
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