| Model Number |
APB-4-12-HX-SS |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976); Packaging Problem (3007)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/18/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a report that a kink was observed in the proximal region of the axium prime bare pushwire.In regards to when the kink was observed, it was reported that it was already "broken" when it was opened from the package.There was no resistance during preparation or use.The product was replaced with a medtronic product to complete the procedure.There was no patient involvement.The patient was undergoing coil embolization surgery for va pao (vertebral artery parent artery occlusion).It was noted the patient's blood flow was normal and vessel tortuosity was moderate.The reported device and any accessory devices were prepared as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).Continuous flushing was performed during the procedure.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5 updated 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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Additional information received reported that the patient's vessel tortuosity was moderate.
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