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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. RUBY COIL; HCG, KRD

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Catalog Number RBY2C0312
Medical Device Problem Code Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using a pod packing coil (packing coil), a ruby coil, and a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).During the procedure, a coil unintentionally detached.The physician then used a snare device to successfully retrieve the detached coil.It's currently unknown which coil unintentionally detached.No additional information regarding the completion of the procedure was provided.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Please note that the following sections are being updated based on additional information provided by a penumbra sales representative: 1.Section b.Box 5.Describe event or problem 2.Section d.Box 4.Lot # 3.Section d.Box 4.Catalog # 4.Section d.Box 4.Expiration date 5.Section d.Box 4.Unique identifier 6.Section g.Box 4.Pma/510k number 7.Section h.Box 4.Device manufacture date please note that the device associated with this complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the device was discarded and is no longer available for return.Therefore, without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.
 
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using a pod packing coil (packing coil), a ruby coil, and a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern).During the procedure, the ruby coil unintentionally detached within the microcatheter.The physician then removed the lantern containing the detached ruby coil, which was subsequently flushed out.The procedure was completed using a new coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
 
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Brand Name
RUBY COIL
Common Device Name
HCG, KRD
Manufacturer (Section D)
PENUMBRA, INC.
one penumbra place
alameda CA 94502
Manufacturer (Section G)
PENUMBRA, INC.
one penumbra place
alameda CA 94502
Manufacturer Contact
veronica farris
one penumbra place
alameda, CA 94502
5107483200
MDR Report Key22080923
Report Number3005168196-2025-00177
Device Sequence Number15796343
Product Code HCG
UDI-Device Identifier00814548018553
UDI-Public00814548018553
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K173614
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/14/2025
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 NumberRBY2C0312
Device Lot NumberF00011352
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 04/28/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/10/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/23/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/14/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured03/25/2024
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 Age55 YR
Patient SexUnknown
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