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NV-2-4-HELIX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Separation Failure (2547); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/11/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a report that two concerto coils had several malfunction allegations.It was reported that a nv-2-4-helix coil was unable to detach with the detacher and manual detachment method.It was noted that the nv-2-4-helix coil did become stuck in the non-medtronic catheter and that there was resistance encountered in the middle of the non-medtronic catheter.The catheter and coil were not damage.The physician attempted to detach the coil with the first instant detacher 3 times and with the second instant detacher 2 times.There was one manual attempt at detachment with the hypotube.The nv-2-6-helix coil was unable to advance through the non-medtronic catheter.It was noted that the nv-2-6-helix coil did become stuck in the non-medtronic catheter and that there was resistance encountered in the middle of the non-medtronic catheter.The catheter and coil were not damage.Subsequent coils were able to advance and detach.It was indicated that all devices were prepared as per the instructions for use (ifu), and no patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.Ancillary devices include a terumo 6f sheath and a boston scientific truselect¿ microcatheter.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received reporting that the cause of the event was not determined.A total of 4 coils with the same batch number were involved with the malfunction allegation.The procedure was completed by using other sizes of the concerto coils.The coils came out of the introducer sheath smoothly.A continuous catheter flush was administered during the procedure.There was no kink/damage to the coil observed after removal.There was no kink/damage to the catheter observed after removal.Prior to coil non-detachment, there were no issues encountered.There was no pushwire damage observed after removal from the patient.This information has been confirmed by the physician.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5: additional information added to event summary.H3: analysis results were not available as of the date of this report.A follow-up report will be submitted when analysis is complete.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 product analysis: document used: n/a as found condition (condition of returned device): 2 concerto implant coils were returned within a shipping box; within opened concerto implant coil outer cartons; within opened concerto implant coil inner pouches and within separate dispenser tracks.The boston scientific truselect used during the event was also returned.Visual inspection/damage location details: due to the condition in which the concerto implant coils were returned, it was unable to be determined which coil belongs to which pli.(coil 3) the concerto implant coil was returned within the introducer sheath.The actuator interface was found to be intact and attached to the coupler tube.There did not appear to be evidence of mechanical detachment using an instant detacher at this location.No bends or kinks were found with the concerto pushwire.This is indicative that a manual detachment was not attempted.The coin was found still against the lumen stop.The shield coil was found intact with the implant coil still attached.The implant coil was found to be stretched and damaged.No other anomalies were observed.(coil 4) the concerto implant coil was returned within the introducer sheath.The actuator interface was found to be intact and attached to the coupler tube.There did not appear to be evidence of mechanical detachment using an instant detacher at this location.No bends or kinks were found with the concerto pushwire.This is indicative that a manual detachment was not attempted.The coin was found still against the lumen stop.The shield coil was found intact with the implant coil still attached.The implant coil was found to be stretched and damaged.No other anomalies were observed.Testing/analysis (including sem reports): the concerto implant coils were then used for testing with in-house instant detacher.No difficulty was experienced inserting the pushwires into the instant detacher, and the load indicators were not visible when the pushwire were fully seated in the instant detacher cap.The implant coils were detached at first attempt without issue.The concerto implant coils could not be used for resistance testing due to their damaged condition.Conclusion: based on the analysis performed, the concerto coil was confirmed to have non-detachment as the pushwire was returned with the implant coil still attached.However, the implant coil was successfully detached mechanically during testing.There did not appear to be any attempts at detachment manual/mechanical.The implant coil was found to be damaged.Possible causes for coil damage are patient vessel tortuosity, device was not hydrated, continuous flush was not administered during procedure, advancing device against resistance or damaged during shipment as the device was returned without its dispenser coil.Since the instant detacher was not returned, any contributing factors of the instant detacher to the non-detachment could not be determined.Based on the device analysis and the reported information, the customers report of ¿coil resistance/stuck in catheter¿ was unable to be confirmed.Possible causes for coil resistance in catheter are, but not limited to, use of an incompatible device for delivery, severely tortuous patient anatomy, failure to hydrate the concerto coil prior to use, and lack of continuous flush during delivery.The non-medtronic micro catheter (truselect) used in the event was not returned.The inner diameter (id) of the truselect microcatheter was found to be 0.021¿ (per an online source) per the concerto coil ifu (instructions for use), the minimum catheter id required for use is 0.021¿.Therefore, the truselect micro catheter was found to be compatible for use with the concerto coils.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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