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

Catalog Number	RBY4C0305
Medical Device Problem Codes	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure to treat a type ii endoleak using ruby coils and a non-penumbra microcatheter.During the procedure, the physician placed a ruby coil in the target location using the microcatheter.The physician was advancing the next ruby coil through the microcatheter but experienced resistance and decided to retract the ruby coil.While retracting, the physician was still experiencing resistance, and the ruby coil unintentionally detached inside the proximal end of the microcatheter.It was reported the detached ruby coil was confirmed to be within the microcatheter under fluoroscopy.Therefore, the microcatheter containing the detached ruby coil was removed together.The procedure was completed using a new ruby coil and a new microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was not returned for evaluation.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.

• 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 Key: 22115393
• Report Number: 3005168196-2025-00181
• Device Sequence Number: 14480592
• Product Code: HCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548018317
• UDI-Public: 00814548018317
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173614
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/30/2025

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 Number: RBY4C0305
• Device Lot Number: F101234
• 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: 05/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2020
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown