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MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3 CONCERTO PGLA HLX; DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION
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| Model Number |
PV-14-30-HELIX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Packaging Problem (3007)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/04/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The event is reported at this time based on additional information received which indicated a reportable event.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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Medtronic received a report that the box where the input came was sealed.The corresponding opening was made and when opening the pa ckaging, a coil was observed outside the mandrel.The device was not used successfully.Healthcare provider (hcp) pulled it out and used another one.All pieces were not accounted for.The input was outside the mandril.A new coil was used.No additional treatment was required.This device was reprocessed.The lumen was not flushed prior to use.Instructions for use (ifu) was followed during preparation, procedure, and post procedure.Proper temperature was reached.No patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.There was no medical or surgical intervention needed to prevent permanent impairment of a function.This event did not lead to or extend patient hospitalization.Tumescent infiltration was utilized.Local anesthesia was used.Hand compression was used.The vein closed.1 segment was treated.Additional information received reported clarification that when the coil was taken from the packaging it was detached.The proximal end of the pushwire was secured in the guidewire clip (black rubber stopper) when the package was opened.There was no damage or evidence of tampering to the device packaging.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the concerto device was returned for analysis.The introducer sheath was not returned for analysis.The black guidewire clip was not attached to the returned dispenser coil.The introducer sheath was not found within the dispenser coil.The concerto pusher was found kinked at ~153.1cm from the proximal end.The implant coil was found still attached to the pusher.No damages or irregularities were found with the implant coil.Based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿premature detach¿ was not confirmed as the implant was still attached to the pusher.The pusher was found kinked.The cause of the kinking could not be determined.The report of ¿component missing¿ was confirmed.As the introducer sheath was not found.The cause could not be determined.The device history record of the reported lot number has been reviewed.The review of device history records shows that the finished device has met all manufacturing requirements and specifications during final assembly and quality inspection.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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