| Catalog Number |
400SMTSTD1245 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Advance (2524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/06/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.This report is associated with mfr report numbers: 3005168196-2019-01860; 3005168196-2019-01861.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the basilar artery using penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance within its introducer sheath; therefore, it was removed.The physician then attempted to advance two other smart coils; however, the same issue occurred, and therefore, they were removed.The procedure was completed using another coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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