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APB-4-10-3D-SS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/28/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 axium coil prematurely detached.The patient was undergoing surgery for treatment of a saccular, unruptured aneurysm in the ophthalmic artery with a max diameter of 5 mm and a 4.8 mm neck diameter.It was noted the patient's blood flow was normal and vessel tortuosity was normal.It was reported that during the surgery, the axium spring coil was detached in advance before it was in place.After replacing the spring coil, the surgery went smoothly.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 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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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received that the cause of the premature detachment was not determined.There were no detachment attempts, it was automatically detached.There was no kink/damage observed on the pushwire.The coil was removed from the patient.The catheter used was an echelon 10.There was one coil implanted before and after the malfunctioned coil.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3:equipment used: vis (b)(6), 203cm ruler (b)(6) document used: n/a as found condition (condition of returned device): an axium prime coil was returned for analysis within a shipping box; within a sealed biohazard pouch; within an opened axium prime coil inner pouch and within a dispenser track.The axium prime coil was returned within introducer sheath.Visual inspection/damage location details: the actuator interface, positive load indicator, coupler tube, and break indicator were found to be intact.This is indicative mechanical method detachment was not attempted.No bends or kinks were found with the axium prime coil pushwire.The coin was found to be still against the lumen stop.The implant coil appeared to be still attached and damaged within introducer sheath.The implant coil was pushed out from introducer sheath for further analysis.The implant coil was found to be still attached, stretched, and damaged.No other anomalies were observed.Testing/analysis (including sem reports): n/a conclusion: based on the analysis performed, the customers report of ¿premature detachment¿ was unable to be confirmed as the axium prime was returned with the implant coil still attached.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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