MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GALAXY G3 6MM X 15CM; NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE

Model Number	GLY120615
Medical Device Problem Codes	Stretched (1601); Difficult to Advance (2920)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/09/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The healthcare professional reported during a coil embolization that was targeting an endoleak, an approach was made via a triple coaxial system.A sheath was inserted and the complaint coil, a 6mm x 15cm galaxy g3 coil (gly120615 / 30670813) was being delivered through a marvel® microcatheter (tokai medical products) with continuous flush maintained, but intense resistance was felt after the complaint coil advanced approximately 5cm.The complaint coil was removed and checked; part of the coil was unraveled; the complaint coil was replaced and the procedure was completed.There was no negative impact on the patient.The complaint device is reported as not available to be returned for evaluation and analysis.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).Information regarding patient identifier, date of birth, age, gender, weight, race, and ethnicity were not provided.Procode is krd/hcg.The name, phone and email address of the initial reporter are not available / reported.Based on complaint information, the device is not available to be returned for analysis.A review of manufacturing documentation associated with this lot (30670813) presented no issues during the manufacturing or inspection processes related to the reported complaint.There were no nonconformances related to device manufacture or inspection.Product analysis cannot be conducted as the product was not returned for analysis.No determination of causes and possible contributing factors could be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.With the information available and without the complaint product available to be returned for analysis, the reported issue in the complaint cannot be confirmed.Based on the manufacturing documentation review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.Assignment of root cause for the event remains speculative and inconclusive, based on the limited information provided and without the return of the complaint sample; however, it is possible that clinical and procedural factors, including device manipulation / interaction may have contributed to the reported failure.A manufacturing documentation review was performed.There is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended for statistical signals and corrective / preventive action may be triggered at a later time.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by cerenovus, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, cerenovus, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Missing information from this report is identified as blank; this information was not provided in the reported event or available at the time of report submission.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).The purpose of this mdr submission is to include the additional event information received on 20-apr-2023.[additional information]: on 20-apr-2023, additional information was received.The information indicated that there was no resistance between the guidewire and the microcatheter when the target site was being accessed.The resistance occurred after the complaint coil advanced approximately 5cm during insertion through the microcatheter before exiting the microcatheter.There was no additional damage reported aside from the unraveled condition.The coil was reported as not detached.The same marvel microcatheter was used with the replacement coil to complete the procedure.There was no blood flow restriction / reduction as a result of the reported issue.Section e.1: initial reporter phone: (b)(6).The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

• Brand Name: GALAXY G3 6MM X 15CM
• Common Device Name: NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle neuchatel CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. (FREMONT); 47709 fremont blvd; fremont CA 94538
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 303552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 16606178
• Report Number: 3008114965-2023-00160
• Device Sequence Number: 5131580
• Product Code: KRD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886704077534
• UDI-Public: 10886704077534
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150319
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/20/2023

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: 10/31/2024
• Device Model Number: GLY120615
• Device Catalogue Number: GLY120615
• Device Lot Number: 30670813
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: MARVEL® MICROCATHETER (TOKAI MEDICAL PRODUCTS)
• Patient Sex: Unknown