| Model Number |
400SMTXSFT2H04 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
03/04/2020
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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.
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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) and a non-penumbra microcatheter.It was reported that the patient¿s anatomy was tortuous.During the procedure, while advancing a smart coil through the hub of the microcatheter, the physician encountered resistance; therefore, the smart coil and the microcatheter were removed.The procedure was completed using five non-penumbra coils and a non-penumbra microcatheter.There was no report of an adverse effect to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Results: the smart coil was undamaged.The pet lock was intact on the proximal end of the pusher assembly.The embolization coil was undamaged and intact with the pusher assembly.Conclusions: evaluation of the returned smart coil revealed an undamaged, functional device.During functional testing, the smart coil was advanced through the returned non-penumbra microcatheter without an issue.The reported complaint could not be confirmed.Penumbra coils are 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.H3 other text : placeholder.
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