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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GALAXY G3; NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE

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MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL GALAXY G3; NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION DEVICE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number GLM930080
Medical Device Problem Code Separation Failure (2547)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a microcatheter (other brand) was in place and a galaxy g3 mini 3mm x 8cm coil (glm930080, 30927182) delivered to target site.The coil was filled in the aneurysm and tried to detach, but the coil was unable to detach.The physician inspected indicator light of the detachment control box (bcb) and connect cable and observed all were under good condition.The doctor pressed the detachment button to detach the coil again, but the coil still failed to detach, then only retracted the coil and switched a new one to complete the surgery.The microcatheter was not replaced.No patient injury was reported.Additional event information received on 06-dec-2024 indicated that a pre-deployment electrical testing was performed.The same dcb and control cable used successfully with subsequent coils.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system when removed from the patient.There coil was not stretched or damaged when removed from the patient.The procedure was delayed by 5 minutes due to the event.There was no clinical significance due to the delay.
 
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 e1.Initial reporter phone: (b)(6).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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) updated sections on this med watch report: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, and h11.The product has been returned for evaluation and testing; however, the engineering evaluation has not been completed.A supplemental report will be submitted if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Updated sections on this med watch report: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 and h11.Complaint conclusion: as reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a microcatheter (other brand) was in place and a galaxy g3 mini 3mm x 8cm coil (glm930080, 30927182) delivered to target site.The coil was filled in the aneurysm and tried to detach, but the coil was unable to detach.The physician inspected indicator light of the detachment control box (bcb) and connect cable, and observed all were under good condition.The doctor pressed the detachment button to detach the coil again, but the coil still failed to detach, then only retracted the coil and switched a new one to complete the surgery.The microcatheter was not replaced.No patient injury was reported.Additional event information received on 06-dec-2024 indicated that a pre-deployment electrical testing was performed.The same dcb and control cable used successfully with subsequent coils.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system when removed from the patient.There coil was not stretched or damaged when removed from the patient.The procedure was delayed by 5 minutes due to the event.There was no clinical significance due to the delay.A non-sterile galaxy g3 mini 3mm x 8cm was received contained in the decontamination pouch.Upon receiving the device, a visual inspection was performed, and it was noted that the coil was inside of the introducer.No other damages were found.The device was inspected under microscopic magnification, and the embolic coil was found still attached to the resistance heating (rh).The distal outer sheath had not been softened, indicating that the detachment process was not initiated.Some residues of dried blood were found in the coil.The electrical resistance of the galaxy g3 device was measured with a multimeter, it measured 53.6 ohms o, which is within the specification range.Also, the device was connected to a lab sample detachment control box (dcb), and to a lab sample enpower control cable, and the power was turned on.The system ready light was illuminating.Then, the detach button was pressed, and a beep sound was heard.The coil was successfully detached from the unit.The issue documented that the coil failed to detach could not be confirmed since the device met the electrical specification range.Additionally, no product defect was identified; there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated in the lab setting.The instructions for use (ifu) provide proper handling instructions for the device to prevent such issues from occurring.According to the risk documentation, failure to detach is a potential issue that can occur during the coil detachment due to a detachment cycle not being initiated, as a result of the dpu wire detachment zone/extended coil being positioned beyond the microcatheter tip, which can result in reported failure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 30927182 number, and no non-conformances related to the malfunction were identified.As part of the j&j medtech quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Therefore, no capa activity is required.It should be noted that product failure could be caused by multiple factors.The instructions for use (ifu) do contain the following recommendation: ¿ verify that the microcoil delivery system is fully connected, and no faults are indicated on the dcb.If a fault exists, reseat all connections between the dpu, the dcb, and the connecting cable.If a fault still persists, replace the connecting cable.If this does not correct the error, replace the dcb.If the microcoil delivery system still continues to have a fault, retrieve the microcoil, re sheathing the microcoil system, and replace it with a new microcoil system.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
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 Key20914095
Report Number3008114965-2024-01224
Device Sequence Number7846517
Product Code KRD
UDI-Device Identifier10886704080343
UDI-Public(01)10886704080343(17)250930(10)30927182
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
K171862
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,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/17/2025
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 Date09/30/2025
Device Catalogue NumberGLM930080
Device Lot Number30927182
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/02/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/09/2025
01/16/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/12/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/09/2025
01/17/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/07/2022
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
MICROCATHETER (UNSPECIFIED BRAND).
Patient SexUnknown
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