| Model Number |
APB-1.5-3-HX-ES |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Separation Failure (2547); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a report that the axium coil prematurely detached after non-detachment. the patient was undergoing surgery for treatment of a saccular, ruptured aneurysm in the left internal carotid artery c4 with a max diameter of 4 mm and a 3.5 mm neck diameter.It was noted the patient's blood flow was normal and vessel tortuosity was normal.It was reported that when treating intracranial aneurysm of the internal carotid artery, after the embolization catheter was selected into the aneurysm body, an apb-1.5-3-hx-es was selected to enter the microcatheter for delivery.The coil embolization was good, but adverse event occurred during the coil detachment process.Broke off the detachment point, but couldn't detach it.Tried twice, but still couldn't detach it.Broke off the backup detachment point again, but still couldn't detach it.Finally, it fell off when the push rod was pushed back.The reported device and any accessory devices were prepared as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).No patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received that there were 3 attempts at detachment.It was noted that the pushwire was slightly curved.The coil was removed from the patient.There were 2 coil implanted before the malfunction coil and one implanted after the malfunctioned coil.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the implant coil was found to be detached from the pushwire.The shield coil found intact with no damage.The coin was not present against the lumen stop as it was pulling back.The pusher was found broken at the break indicator (manual detachment location); with the release wire pulling back.The ai and coupler tubing were found missing and not returned.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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