| Catalog Number |
4004J7 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Entrapment of Device (1212); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/07/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using penumbra coil 400's (pc400's).During the procedure, a pc400 became lodged in the distal end of the microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Please note that the device in complaint was expected to be returned; however, additional information received from the penumbra sales representative indicated that the hospital no longer has the device available for return.Therefore, without the return of the device, the root cause of the problem cannot be determined.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.The device is no longer available for return.
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