| Catalog Number |
400SMTSTD1545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Kinked (1339)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/15/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, while advancing a smart coil in a non-penumbra microcatheter, the smart coil pusher assembly became kinked at the point of the junction with the introducer sheath; therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using additional smart coils and the same microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Expiration date: 9/20/2017.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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