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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GALAXY G3 5MM X 10CM; NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE

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MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GALAXY G3 5MM X 10CM; NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number GLY120510
Medical Device Problem Code Separation Failure (2547)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).Information regarding patient weight, height, medical history, race, and ethnicity was not reported.Section d2b ¿ procode: krd/hcg section h3 - the device is available to be returned for evaluation and testing.However, it has not been received to date.If the device returns, a device investigation will be performed.Missing information from this report is identified as blank; this information was not provided in the reported event or available at the time of report submission.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by cerenovus, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, cerenovus, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
 
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a galaxy g3 5mm x 10cm coil (gly120510, 31035669) failed to detach.Pre-deployment electrical testing was performed.The failure did not occur during pre-deployment electrical check.The same detachment control box) dcb) and the same cable was used successfully with subsequent coils.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system when removed from the patient.The coil did not stretch or became damaged when removed.The procedure was delayed by 4-5 minutes, and it was not clinically significant.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Updated sections on this med watch: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 and h11.Complaint conclusion: as reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a galaxy g3 5mm x 10cm coil (gly120510, 31035669) failed to detach.Pre-deployment electrical testing was performed.The failure did not occur during pre-deployment electrical check.The same detachment control box (dcb) and the same cable was used successfully with subsequent coils.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system when removed from the patient.The coil did not stretch or became damaged when removed.The procedure was delayed by 4-5 minutes, and it was not clinically significant.The device was discarded; therefore, no further investigation can be performed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 31035669 number, and no non-conformances related to the malfunction were identified.With the information available and without the product available for analysis, the reported customer complaint could not be confirmed.Based on the device history record review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.The exact cause of the event could not be determined; however, there are circumstances of the procedure that may have contributed to the reported failure.Failure to detach is a known potential issue associated with the use of this device.The instructions for use (ifu) contains several precautions related to this issue and includes instructions for troubleshooting the situation should it be encountered during use.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended to identify statistical signals for consideration of further correction action.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.
 
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Brand Name
GALAXY G3 5MM X 10CM
Common Device Name
NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
chemin-blanc 38
le locle neuchatel CH-24 00
SZ  CH-2400
Manufacturer (Section G)
CERENOVUS INC. (FREMONT)
47709 fremont blvd
fremont CA 94538
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
31 technology dr
irvine, CA 92618
3035526892
MDR Report Key20171094
Report Number3008114965-2024-00882
Device Sequence Number7058548
Product Code KRD
UDI-Device Identifier10886704077503
UDI-Public(01)10886704077503(17)260228(10)31035669
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K150319
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/04/2024
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/28/2026
Device Catalogue NumberGLY120510
Device Lot Number31035669
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/27/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/01/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/09/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/04/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/20/2023
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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