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As reported by the field, during a coil embolization of subclavian artery during a thoracic endovascular aortic repair (tevar), a micrusframe18 14mm x 47cm coil (mfr181447, 30692244) was inserted via the femoral approach.During retrieval of the micrusframe18 from the patient¿s body, peeler got damaged and could not re-sheath the coil, so replaced with another new coil.The procedure was continued and successfully completed.There was no negative impact to the patient.A continuous flush was done.A prowler select plus microcatheter (mc) was used.Additional information was received on 29-dec-2023 indicating that coil herniation was let to the resheathing of the coil.There was a split on the introducer.There was no resistance during advancement of the coil through the mc.It was not necessary to remove the microcatheter.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Information regarding patient weight, height, medical history, and race was not reported.Section d2b ¿ procode: krd/hcg.Section e1 ¿ initial reporter: the customer contact information, including name, occupation, phone, fax, and e-mail address, was not reported.The device was discarded; therefore, no further investigation can be performed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 30692244 number, and no non-conformances related to the malfunction were identified.With the information available and without the product available for analysis, the reported customer complaints could not be confirmed.Based on the manufacturing record evaluation, there is no indication that the events are related to the device manufacturing process.The exact cause of the event could not be determined; however, there are circumstances of the procedure that may have contributed to the reported failure.The instructions for use (ifu) contains several cautions relating to this situation, including instructions for troubleshooting the situation should it be encountered during use.The ifu instructs on proper positioning of the microcoil system.The ifu also warns: ¿if repositioning of the microcoil is necessary, carefully observe the motion of the microcoil in respect to the dpu wire while retracting the microcoil under fluoroscopy.If the microcoil movement is not one-to-one with the dpu wire, or if repositioning is difficult, the microcoil may have become stretched and could possibly break.Gently remove and discard the microcoil system¿.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended to identify statistical signals for consideration of further correction action.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.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.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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.
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