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***this event is reported at this time based on analysis findings which indicate a possible reportable event.H3.Product analysis: equipment used: vis (m-78210), 203cm ruler (m-83361) as found condition (condition of returned device): the axium prime coil was returned for analysis within a shipping box; within an opened plastic bag; within an opened axium prime coil outer carton; within an opened axium prime coil and within a dispenser track.The microcatheter used during the event was not returned for analysis.The axium prime coil was returned without introducer sheath.Visual inspection/damage location details: the axium prime coil pushwire was found to be kinked at ~72.5cm and at 140.9cm from proximal end.The implant coil was found to be broken and not returned.No other anomalies were observed.Conclusion: based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿coil stretch¿ was unable to be confirmed.There was no reported issue pushing the axium prime coil out from within the introducer sheath.Therefore, it is possible the axium coil became damaged upon removal from within the introducer sheath; however, the root cause could not be determined.The model and lot numbers were not provided for the microcatheter used during the event; therefore, any contributing factors could not be assessed.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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It was reported that during the treatment of a ruptured saccular aneurysm in the internal carotid artery using the axium prime bare hx 4mm x 12cm super, a coil stretch occurred inside the microcatheter.The aneurysm had a maximum diameter of 5mm and a neck diameter of 3mm.The patient's blood flow was normal, and the vessel tortuosity was moderate.The coil was retrieved, and another coil ( 4*15 second coil) was used to complete the procedure.There was not friction or difficulty during testing or delivery.A continuous flush was administered during the procedure.The reported device and accessory devices were prepared as indicated in the instruction for use (ifu).No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.Additional information received reported there was no issue with the catheter that was used; the catheter model information was not available.The cause was not determined, it was only indicated that the coil stretched within the catheter.There were no issues that resulted in the damage that was found.
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