| Model Number |
400SMTXSFT0306 |
| 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 |
01/09/2020
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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 device has been returned and the investigation results are pending.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 using penumbra smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance at all within its introducer sheath; therefore, it was removed.The procedure was completed using a new smart coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Results: the pet lock was intact on the proximal end of its pusher assembly.The pusher assembly was kinked approximately 137.0 thru 140.0 cm from its proximal end.The pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted proximal to the introducer sheath friction lock.The embolization coil was intact with its pusher assembly.Conclusions: evaluation of the returned smart coil revealed that the pusher assembly mid-joint was retracted proximal to the introducer sheath friction lock and the pusher assembly was kinked.If the pusher assembly mid-joint is retracted proximal to the introducer sheath friction lock, resistance may be experienced during advancement and damage such as a kink may occur.During the functional test, the smart coil was re-sheath correctly from its returned position.However, resistance was encountered as the introducer sheath was advanced over the kinks in the pusher assembly, and the introducer sheath could not be advanced any further.Penumbra coils are visually inspected during in-process inspection and during quality inspection after manufacturing.The manufacturing records for this lot were reviewed and did not reveal any outstanding discrepancies, design, or quality concerns.
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