| Model Number |
4002C2457 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Premature Separation (4045)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device is available for return.A follow up mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device investigation.This report is associated with mfr report number: 3005168196-2020-00165.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure using penumbra coil 400s (pc400s) and a microcatheter.During the procedure, while advancing the pc400 through the microcatheter the physician experienced resistance and decided to retract the pc400.However upon retraction, the pc400 had unintentionally detached inside the microcatheter.Therefore, the physician removed the microcatheter containing the detached pc400 and then removed the pc400.The physician then reinserted the same microcatheter and attempted to advance another pc400; however, the same issue occurred, and the pc400 unintentionally detached inside the microcatheter.Therefore, the microcatheter containing the detached pc 400 was removed.The procedure was completed using additional pc400s and a new microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was undergoing a coil embolization procedure in the middle cerebral artery (mca) using penumbra coil 400s (pc400s) and px slim delivery microcatheter (px slim).During the procedure, while advancing the pc400 through the px slim the physician experienced resistance and decided to retract the pc400.However, upon retraction, the pc400 had unintentionally detached inside the px slim.Therefore, the physician removed the px slim containing the detached pc400 and then flushed out the pc400.The physician then reinserted the same microcatheter and attempted to advance another pc400; however, the same issue occurred, and the pc400 unintentionally detached inside the px slim.Therefore, the px slim containing the detached pc 400 was removed.The procedure was completed using additional pc400s and a new px slim.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Please note that the device associated with this report was expected to be returned; however, upon review of the package, it was identified that the subject device was missing.Therefore, 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: 1.3005168196-2020-00165, 2.3005168196-2020-00264.
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