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Medtronic received a report of 2 axium coils that were stretched and had a knot.The patient was undergoing surgery for treatment of a saccular, unruptured, anterior communication artery aneurysm with a max diameter of 4.2 mm and a 3.9 mm neck diameter.It was noted the patient's blood flow was normal and vessel tortuosity was moderate.It was reported that coils were found defective while performing a coiling case.The coils got stretched and had a knot.There was no fiction or difficulty during testing or delivery.There was continuous flush administered during the procedure.There were no patient symptoms or complications associated with this event.The device and any accessories were prepared as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).Additional information received reported that knot refers to the coils being stretched.Lesion characteristic was said to be the anterior communicating artery (acom).The procedure was completed using another coil.There was no observed damages on the device and all information has been confirmed by the physician.
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H3:product analysis: equipment used: video inspection system (m-85519), ruler (m-83361) as found condition: the axium prime device was returned for analysis within a shipping box, within an opened axium prime outer carton, within an opened axium prime inner pouch, within a resealable plastic biohazard pouch and within an introducer sheath.The unknown micro catheter used in the event was not returned for analysis.A second axium prime device was also returned and will be addressed in pli-10.Visual inspection/damage location details: no damage or irregularities were found with the introducer sheath.The axium prime pusher was found broken near the break indicator with the release wire retracted.The axium prime pusher was found bent/kinked throughout the length of the pusher.The axium prime implant coil was found already detached and found damaged/stretched with the polypropylene filament unbroken.Conclusion: based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿coil stretch¿ was confirmed.The likely cause of coil damage could not be determined.As the unknown micro catheter used in the event was not returned for analysis, any contribution of the micro catheter towards the coil stretching could not be determined.As the model and lot numbers were not reported, compatibility could not be assessed.The pusher was found broken near the break indicator, the release wire was retracted, detaching the implant as expected by the detachment subassemblies.Customer did not report any detachment attempts.There is no indication that the event is related to a potential manufacturing issue.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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