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Medtronic received a report that an axium coils were kinked.It was reported that during the preparation stage, when the product was being removed from the sheath, the delivery wire was kinked.Damage was observed on the pusher at the proximal section. considering that it is a wire¿type coils, it was not used and was replaced with an equivalent product.All devices were prepared as indicated in the ifu.No patient complications were associated with this event.Additional information was received that the treated aneurysm was approximately 3 mm located at the anterior communicating artery.There was nothing in particular regarding damage or evidence of tampering to device packaging.The proximal end of the¿push wire¿was secured in the guidewire clip (black rubber stopper) when the¿package was¿opened.
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H6: coding updated based on additional information.H3: product analysis ¿ as found condition: the axium prime device was returned for analysis within a shipping box, within a resealable plastic biohazard pouch, within an opened axium prime outer carton, within a resealable plastic biohazard pouch, within an opened axium prime inner pouch, within a dispenser coil and within an introducer sheath.¿ visual inspection/damage location details: no damage or irregularities were found with the introducer sheath.The three tack welds were found broken with the proximal pusher segment retracted.The axium prime pusher was found bent at ~9.6cm from the proximal end.No damage or irregularities were found with the shield coil.The axium prime implant coil was found detached from the pusher and found undamaged.¿ testing/analysis: n/a ¿ conclusion: based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿pusher kinked/damage¿ was confirmed.In addition, the tack welds were found broken.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.Therefore, the root cause could not be determined.There is an indication that this could potentially be caused by a potential manufacturing issue.The implant was found detached.Detachment occurred due to the tack welds break and the pusher/release wire retracting.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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