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

Catalog Number	RBY2C0312
Medical Device Problem Codes	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the splenic artery using ruby coils and a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).It was noted that the patient''s anatomy was tortuous.During the procedure, the physician advanced a ruby coil into the target vessel using the lantern but decided to reposition the ruby coil.While retracting the ruby coil, the physician experienced resistance and subsequently, the ruby coil unintentionally detached inside the lantern.Then after several attempts, the physician flushed the detached ruby coil out of the lantern and into the target vessel using a syringe.The procedure was completed using additional ruby coils and the same lantern.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was not returned for evaluation.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.

• 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 Key: 14721149
• Report Number: 3005168196-2022-00295
• Device Sequence Number: 17454390
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548012827
• UDI-Public: 814548012827
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120330
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2022
• 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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: RBY2C0312
• Device Lot Number: C20667
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• 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: 06/03/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2016
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/01/2005