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A search for non-conformances associated with this part/lot number combination did not reveal any production-related issues relevant to the complaint that occurred during manufacturing of the device.The device was stated to be available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation but has not yet been returned.The reported issue could not be confirmed.If the device is received at a later date, an investigation will be performed and a supplemental mdr will be submitted.Potential complications as referenced on the ifu, include but are not limited to the following: hematoma at the site of entry, aneurysm rupture, emboli, vessel perforation, parent artery occlusion, hemorrhage, ischemia, vasospasm, clot formation, device migration or misplacement, premature or difficult device detachment, non-detachment, incomplete aneurysm filling, revascularization, post-embolization syndrome, and neurological deficits including stroke and death.
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It was reported that a web device was successfully placed in the aneurysm and delivered a successful detachment charge, but the device did not detach.Multiple attempts were performed to detach the web but would not detach from the wire.The device was removed, and a new device was successfully implanted.The patient was reported to be stable and was discharged.No patient harm or injury was reported.
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B5: additional information provided.Investigation findings.Items returned for evaluation: delivery system pusher; web implant; via 17 microcatheter.Items not returned for evaluation: introducer; dispenser hoop; controller.The web implant was returned still attached to the pusher for analysis and was returned within the introducer.Upon inspection of returned items, the web implant was found to be within visual and dimensional specifications (spec: diameter(mm)= 5.0 ± 0.5, height(mm)= 3.0 ± 0.4).Tested the returned device with an in-house controller and gave red lights.The delivery system resistance was measured to be ol [?] (spec= 66-78[?]), which is out of specification.The heater coil section was dissected to investigate any obstruction that could possibly prevent the implant from detaching, and the heater coil was found to be stretched which is an indication that the tether could have been caught in between the coil windings and caused the heater coil to stretch.The heater coil did show signs of controller activation with an indication of a melted tether and pet.The heater coil winding damage likely also contributed to the failed continuity and resistance testing.No damage was found on the returned via 17 microcatheter.Investigation conclusion: the investigation of the returned web system found the heater coil windings stretched.The heater coil pet was found melted, indicating that the device was activated using a detachment controller during the procedure; therefore, the damage to the heater coil windings likely occurred post-activation.The stretched heater coil windings are an indication that the tether could have been caught in between the coil windings and caused the heater coil to stretch when the delivery system was pulled/retracted during the procedure.The investigation of the returned device did not find any other damage or anomaly that would have caused or contributed to the reported complaint.
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