| Catalog Number |
RBY4C0415 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Kinked (1339); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Out-Of-Box Failure (2311)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2018
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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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During preparation for a coil embolization procedure, the hospital staff found that the hypotube of the ruby coil was kinked upon removal from the packaging.The damage to the ruby coil was found prior to use.Therefore, the ruby coil was not used in the procedure.The procedure was completed using a new ruby coil.
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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 device was disposed of and is no longer 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.
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