| Catalog Number |
M0035422540 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Although the device history record (dhr) could not be reviewed because the batch remained unknown, there are controls in the manufacturing process to ensure the product met specifications upon release.The device was returned with the concurrent microcatheter.Visual inspection was performed on the returned sample and it was observed the main coil was broken; the distal end of the coil remained inside the catheter and could not be removed.It was also observed that the main coil was stretched, and the main coil suture was damaged.Functional testing could not be performed due to the condition of the returned device.The reported events were confirmed during device analysis based on the damage noted to the device.The device was stated to be in good condition and was prepared according to the dfu specifications.The reported issue is covered in the device directions for use.The risk of the reported event is documented in the risk documentation and there are current controls to mitigate the risk of the as reported event.The returned main coil was noted to be severely damaged.The concurrent catheter was also damaged.The main coil is likely to have been damaged during the procedure resulting in the reported friction/jam.Therefore, an assignable cause of procedural factors will be assigned to this investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Based on review of the investigation of the returned product, it was found that the main coil (subject device) was broken within the microcatheter.There were no clinical consequences to the patient.
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