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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 GLX122535
Medical Device Problem Code Separation Failure (2547)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a galaxy g3 xsft 2.5mm x 3.5cm coil (glx122535, lot unknown) failed to detach.All other cnv coils realized electrical contact to detachment system and detached without any problems.No patient injury was reported.Additional event information received on 16-jan-2025 indicated that a pre-deployment electrical testing was not performed.The same detachable control box (dcb) and cable were successfully used with subsequent coils.The involved coil was removed from the patient with no consequences.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system.
 
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 d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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.Section h4: the device manufacture date is not known as the device lot number is not available / not reported.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).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
Manufacturer ref#:(b)(4).Updated sections on this medwatch: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 and h11.Complaint conclusion: as reported by the field, during a coil embolization, a galaxy g3 xsft 2.5mm x 3.5cm coil (glx122535, lot unknown) failed to detach.All other cnv coils realized electrical contact to detachment system and detached without any problems.No patient injury was reported.Additional event information received on 16-jan-2025 indicated that a pre-deployment electrical testing was not performed.The same detachable control box (dcb) and cable were successfully used with subsequent coils.The involved coil was removed from the patient with no consequences.The coil was still attached to the coil delivery system.The device was returned to j&j medtech for further evaluation.A non-sterile galaxy g3 xsft 2.5mm x 3.5cm was received contained in the decontamination pouch.Upon receiving the device, visual inspection was performed, and no appearance of damages was observed.The embolic coil was found outside the introducer.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, which measure 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 manufacturing record evaluation (mre) cannot be performed due to the lot number was not provided.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.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 Key21218412
Report Number3008114965-2025-00083
Device Sequence Number8741049
Product Code KRD
UDI-Device Identifier10886704077619
UDI-Public(01)10886704077619
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryGM
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,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/09/2025
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 Catalogue NumberGLX122535
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 01/09/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/05/2025
04/08/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/23/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/13/2025
04/09/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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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