| Model Number |
400SMTHXSFT0203 |
| 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 |
02/24/2020
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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 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.
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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 smart coils (smart coils).During the procedure, a smart coil would not advance within its introducer sheath; subsequently, it was removed.The physician then attempted to re-advance the smart coil into saline, but the same issue occurred; therefore, it was not used for the remainder of the procedure.The procedure was completed using another smart coil.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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