| Catalog Number |
400SMTXSFT2H06 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/10/2018
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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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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the anterior communicating artery (acom) using penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, while attempting to advance a smart coil through a non-penumbra microcatheter, the physician experienced resistance in the middle of the microcatheter and therefore, the smart coil was removed.The procedure was completed using a new smart coil and another coil with the same microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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