| Catalog Number |
400SMTSTD0830 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Separation Failure (2547)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/23/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned and the investigation results are pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.This report is associated with mfr report numbers: 3005168196-2017-01037, 3005168196-2017-01039, 3005168196-2017-01040, 3005168196-2017-01041.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using penumbra smart coils (smart coils) and two penumbra smart coil detachment handles (sch1s).During the procedure, the physician successfully deployed and detached a smart coil using a sch1.The physician was then unable to detach another smart coil using the sch1; therefore, a new sch1 was opened and the smart coil was successfully detached.The physician then successfully placed additional coils.The physician then experienced difficulty detached another smart coil; however was able to detach after three attempts with a sch1.A new sch1 was then opened to be used with further coils.After successfully placing more coils, the physician again experienced difficulty detaching another smart coil; however the smart coil was able to be detached on the second attempt.The procedure ended at this point.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on 07/03/2017 following receipt of the returned devices confirming that this is a duplicate complaint and was already reported under report number 3005168196-2017-00938.Therefore, please refer to mfr report number 3005168196-2017-00938 and its associated follow-up.
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