| Catalog Number |
RBY2C0520 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Kinked (1339); Physical Resistance (2578); Device Handling Problem (3265)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/06/2017
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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 product was not returned for evaluation.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 hospital disposed of the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using ruby coils.During the procedure, while attempting to advance an initial ruby coil through the lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern), the physician encountered resistance and subsequently, the technologist inadvertently kinked the ruby coil pusher assembly.Therefore, the ruby coil was removed and the procedure was completed using a new ruby coil and the same lantern.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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