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Medtronic received report that when the inner package was opened and the axium coil was taken out, it was found that the coil pusher wire was kinked/broken at the proximal end so the device could not be used.It was noted that the devices were prepared per the instructions for use (ifu).Continuous catheter flush was administered during the procedure.There was no friction during coil testing or delivery.As the issue was observed prior to use in the patient's body, it is considered that there was no patient involved.Additional information received reported there was no evidence of damage or tampering to device packaging.The damage was not noticed upon opening the packaged.No prep was performed prior to damage being seen.There was no issues that resulted in the damage that was found.Replaced with a new spring coil and the procedure was completed.
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H3: product analysis as found condition (condition of returned device): the axium prime coil was returned for analysis within a shipping box and within a sealed biohazard pouch.The axium prime coil was returned within introducer sheath.Visual inspection/damage location details: the axium prime pushwire was found broken and separated at ~6.3cm from the proximal end.The axium prime coil appeared to be stretched and damaged within introducer sheath.The axium prime coil was pushed out further from introducer sheath for additional analysis.The implant coil was found to be stretched and damaged.No other anomalies were observed.Testing/analysis (including sem reports): n/a conclusion: based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿pusher kink/damage¿ was confirmed.It is possible damage occurred during production or upon opening the package and attempting to remove the product or after removing it from the package.The cause for the pushwire kink/damage could not be determined.Based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿prod damage/deformed out of pkg¿ was confirmed as the pushwire was found to be returned damaged (broken/separated), not secured within the rubber stopper and without the dispenser coil and clip.It is possible damage occurred during production or upon opening the package and attempting to remove the product or after removing it from the package.The root cause could not be determined.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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