| Catalog Number |
PXSLIMLAN160STR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/29/2024
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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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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the fistula artery using a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern), and a non-penumbra glide catheter.During the procedure, while manipulating the lantern into the desired location, the lantern fractured near the hub.Therefore, the lantern was removed.The procedure was completed using a new lantern and a new non-penumbra glide catheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned and the investigation results are pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation of the returned lantern confirmed fractures on the proximal shaft.If the device is advanced against resistance or is otherwise handled at an angle during advancement, damage such a kinks and subsequent fractures may occur.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.
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