MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. PENUMBRA SYSTEM RED 72 REPERFUSION CATHETER; NRY

Catalog Number	RED72KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 thrombectomy procedure using a penumbra system red 72 reperfusion catheter (red72), and a penumbra engine (engine).During the procedure, the physician turned on the engine and the red72 was aspirating air.It was noted the red72 was fractured at the hub.Therefore, the red72 was removed.No additional information regarding the procedure was provided.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation of the returned red72 confirmed a fracture near the hub, underneath the strain relief.This damage typically occurs if the device is manipulated at angles during use.Based on the reported complaint, the root cause of the fracture could not be determined.The red72 leaked from the fractured location during evaluation.Penumbra catheters 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.

• Brand Name: PENUMBRA SYSTEM RED 72 REPERFUSION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: NRY
• 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: 17177942
• Report Number: 3005168196-2023-00290
• Device Sequence Number: 6248879
• Product Code: NRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00815948023932
• UDI-Public: 815948023932
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K211654
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 10/18/2023
• 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: 03/08/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: RED72KIT
• Device Lot Number: H00002347
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 05/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/01/2005