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| Model Number |
W5-4-2-MVI-3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Separation Failure (2547)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/09/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A search for non-conformances associated with the reported part and lot number combination did not reveal any production-related issues relevant to the complaint that occurred during manufacturing of the device.The device was reported available for return but has not yet been received.Therefore, at this time, the product analysis could not be performed and the alleged product issue cannot be verified.If the device or additional new information is received, a supplemental report 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the web aneurysm embolization device was used to treat a patient with an unspecified, unruptured aneurysm.After deployment, the device would not detach after several attempts with 2 different detachers.The device was removed from the patient and the physician then proceeded to coil the aneurysm with competitor coils.No report of harm or injury to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation findings.Items returned for evaluation: -delivery system (pusher) ,-web implant, -dispenser hoop.Items not returned for evaluation: -introducer, -microcatheter, -controller.The visual analysis of the returned items found the implant to be separated from delivery system.Upon inspection of returned items, the web implant was found to be within visual and dimensional specifications, but the hypotube was kinked at the hypotube to connector junction.Tested the returned device with an in-house and returned controller and gave red lights.The delivery system resistance measured to be within specifications.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.The returned controllers were evaluated and found to be functioning as normal.The wdc-2 controllers board voltage and firing duration was measured using an oscilloscope.When the wdc-2 was inserted into the test fixture, a green light appeared with normal audio output.The wdc-2 board controllers voltage and duration was found to be within specification.Investigation conclusion: the investigation of the returned web system found the implant separated from the delivery system, the hypotube kinked at hypotube to connector junction, and 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 returned detachment controllers were found to function as intended and would not have caused or contributed to the reported event.
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