| Catalog Number |
RBY2C0312 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance (2578)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2017
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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 discarded the device.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure to treat a gastrointestinal bleed (gi) using ruby coils.During the procedure, while attempting to advance a ruby coil through a non-penumbra microcatheter, the physician experienced resistance and the ruby coil would not advance; therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using other ruby coils and the same microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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