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Medwatch report was received via us mail on august 8, 2019.During embolization of an arteriovenous malformation (avm} with onyx, staff noted the onyx was leaking out of the mid-portion of the magic 1, 2fm catheter during the 3rd injection.The onyx should exit the catheter at the tip, not from the mid-portion.The physician had to employ a solitaire device and use aspiration to retrieve the onyx.Per the op note, approximately 60% was recaptured.A 2nd physician was called in to assist.Mds worked approximately 2.5 hours to correct the issue.Attempts were eventually stopped to prevent further harm to the patient.As a result of the event, the patient has a large right frontal stroke.Since the event, he has developed an intracranial hemorrhage requiring a craniectomy for decompression & hematoma evacuation.He remains in icu with a poor neurological exam and poor prognosis.What was the original intended procedure? : per staff report, the onxy is injected via the magic l,2fm catheter.It should exit the catheter at the tip end, not from the mid-portion.The catheter was retained.What problem did the user have (check all that apply} :device failed (e.G.Broke, couldn't get it to work or stopped working) ; other relevant history, including preexisting medical conditions (e.G.Allergies, pregnancy, smoking and alcohol use, liver/kidney problems, etc.) preexisting characteristics that may have contributed to the event: hypertension; stroke; hepatic/renal dysfunction; diabetes; 08/09/2019- follow up email was sent to (b)(6) requesting device availability and patient status.08/12/2019-follow up replied email was received from (b)(6) stating the device was going to be retained by hospital.08/12/2019-follow up email sent out to (b)(6) inquiring patient status.08/16/2019- follow up replied email was received from (b)(6) stating patient had expired.08/16/2019 follow up email sent to (b)(6) requesting patient expiration date.8/19/2019-follow up replied email received from (b)(6) patient expired (b)(6) 2019.
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