MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PENUMBRA, INC. LANTERN DELIVERY MICROCATHETER; DQY

Catalog Number PXSLIMLAN135T90

Device Problems Device Handling Problem (3265); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/29/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was not returned for evaluation.The reported complaint involves the sterility of a dropped device prior to use in the patient.Sterility of a dropped device cannot be confirmed in the evaluation lab and does not involve manufacturing records; therefore, an investigation will not be performed.

Event Description

During preparation for a coil embolization procedure, a lantern delivery microcatheter (lantern)was accidentally dropped on the floor while being handled, prior to use; therefore, it was not used in the procedure.The procedure was completed using a new lantern.

• Brand Name: LANTERN DELIVERY MICROCATHETER
• Type of Device: DQY
• Manufacturer (Section D): PENUMBRA, INC.; one penumbra place; alameda CA 94502
• Manufacturer Contact: veronica farris ; one penumbra place; alameda, CA 94502 ; 5107483200
• MDR Report Key: 8556014
• MDR Text Key: 143562289
• Report Number: 3005168196-2019-00822
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814548016665
• UDI-Public: 00814548016665
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152840
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/01/2005,03/29/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/08/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: PXSLIMLAN135T90
• Device Lot Number: F86351
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/01/2005
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 01/10/2005
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2019
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1