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Thirteen radiographic images were provided for review.The provided images show one web protruding into the parent artery with extravasation and a second, properly sized, web that does not protrude beyond the neck of the aneurysm with no extravasation, which is consistent with the described event.Without the return and physical evaluation of the device, the investigation cannot further examine if a condition existed that would have contributed to the reported event.Based on a review of the device¿s risk documentation, the reported event did not indicate there were the presence of any potential or new manufacturing, design, quality, or other systemic issues, or non-conformances.The complaint code is monitored through the trending process; corrective action is determined, as needed, through this process.Investigations of historic complaint files with similar complaint category coding are recorded in the complaint handling system; without the ability to perform an analysis of the device, this investigation cannot identify with certainty any potential root causes.Batch review: a search for non-conformances associated with this part/lot number combination did not reveal any production-related issues relevant to the complaint that occurred during manufacturing of the device.Complaint system review: there are no similar complaints based on the complaint category regarding this batch number from the last two years recorded in the complaint system at the time of this investigation.Ifu review (additional information can be found in the ifu): potential complications: potential complications include but are not limited to the following: vessel puncture site hematoma, aneurysm perforation or rupture, hemorrhage, edema, thromboemboli, transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, neurologic deficits, parent artery occlusion, ischemia, vessel dissection or perforation, vascular thrombosis, vasospasm, device migration or misplacement, premature detachment, headache, post-embolization syndrome, infection and death.Warnings: use of the web embolization device in anatomy with severe tortuosity, stenosis, or vessel narrowing may result in difficulty or inability to deploy the subject web embolization device and can lead to damage of the web embolization device or microcatheter.The web embolization device must be delivered only through a compatible microcatheter with a ptfe inner surface coating.If an incompatible microcatheter is used, damage to the web embolization device and delivery device may occur and necessitate removal of both the web embolization device and microcatheter from the patient.Advance and retract the web embolization device slowly.Do not advance the delivery device with excessive force.Determine the cause of any unusual resistance.Remove the web embolization device if excessive friction is noted and check for damage.Do not rotate the delivery device during or after delivery of the web embolization device.Rotating the web embolization device may result in damage or premature detachment.Procedure - instructions for use: introduction and deployment of the web embolization device: 18.Open the rhv on the microcatheter to accept the introducer sheath.19.Insert the introducer sheath through the rhv.Seat the distal tip of the introducer sheath at the distal end of the microcatheter hub and close the rhv lightly around the introducer to secure the rhv to the introducer.Do not over-tighten the rhv.Only insert the introducer into the microcatheter hub until a slight resistance is felt.Do not over insert.20.Push the web embolization device into the lumen of the microcatheter.Use caution to avoid catching the web embolization device on the junction between the introducer sheath and hub of the microcatheter.21.Push the web embolization device through the microcatheter until the proximal end of the delivery device meets the proximal end of the introducer sheath.22.Loosen the rhv.23.Retract the introducer sheath just out of the rhv.24.Close the rhv around the delivery device.25.Slide the introducer sheath completely off the delivery device using care not to kink or damage the delivery system.26.Carefully advance the web embolization device until the distal end of the web embolization device reaches the last marker on the microcatheter.27.Reposition the tip of the microcatheter so that it sits just at the neck of the aneurysm.Do not insert the microcatheter completely inside the aneurysm.28.Under fluoroscopic guidance, slowly advance the web embolization device out the tip of the microcatheter.Continue to advance the web embolization device into the lesion until optimal deployment is achieved.The following may require repositioning or removal of the web embolization device and/or repositioning of the microcatheter.A.If the web embolization device size is not appropriate, remove and replace with another web embolization device.B.If undesirable movement of the web embolization device is noted following placement and prior to detachment, remove the web embolization device.Movement of the web embolization device may indicate that the web embolization device could migrate once it is detached.C.If the web embolization device (implant) does not fully open: i.Retrieve the implant, reposition the microcatheter further proximally and re-deploy the implant to allow more room for expansion, or ii.Replace the implant with another implant of the same or alternate size.The web embolization device should not be retracted and deployed more than twice.After two attempts, remove the web embolization device and replace with another web embolization device of the same or alternate size.To minimize the potential risk of thrombus, do not allow an inappropriately sized or non-optimally positioned web embolization device to reside in the aneurysm significantly beyond the activated clotting time (act).Experience has shown that thrombus can also prevent the web from full deployment and recapture.To minimize the risks of potential complications, the status of the patient¿s anti-platelet medication regimen should be considered when making a decision to remove the entire system from the aneurysm for replacement by a new web embolization device.29.Angiographic assessment should always be performed prior to detachment to ensure that the web embolization device is not markedly protruding into the parent vessel.30.The web embolization device should be placed with the proximal surface (center of proximal marker) aligned with the aneurysm neck and the proximal marker extending beyond the neck.31.If redeploying, retract web embolization device so that there is no contact with the aneurysm before attempting redeployment.32.Tighten the rhv to prevent movement of the web embolization device.33.Verify that the distal portion of the delivery device is not under tension or compression prior to detachment.This could cause the microcatheter tip to move resulting in aneurysm or vessel rupture.
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It was reported that the physician was treating an on-label wide-neck bifurcation aneurysm using a web device.An 8 mm × 3 mm web device was selected for treatment.During deployment, the physician attempted to optimize positioning by adjusting the partially deployed device to improve seating within the aneurysm dome.The device was deployed; however, follow-up angiography demonstrated that the device was not fully contained within the aneurysm and suggested the presence of extravasation.It was reported that attempts to reposition the device were unsuccessful.The device was left in place temporarily, and heparin was reversed in an effort to control the extravasation.After approximately 10 minutes, the extravasation resolved, and the decision was made to exchange for a smaller device.The 8 mm × 3 mm web device was safely resheathed while maintaining access to the aneurysm.A 7 mm × 3 mm web device was subsequently deployed.A small amount of extravasation was again observed following deployment; therefore, the physician waited an additional period prior to detachment.After approximately 5 minutes, no further extravasation was observed, and the device was successfully detached.It was reported that final angiography demonstrated no extravasation and evidence of stasis within the aneurysm.The patient awoke with a mild headache but was neurologically intact.
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