FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PENUMBRA SMART COIL

MDR report key: 12701115 · Received October 26, 2021

Report

Report Number
3005168196-2021-02398
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 26, 2021
Date of Event
September 28, 2021
Report Date
February 1, 2022
Manufacturer
PENUMBRA, INC.
Product Code
HCG
UDI-DI
00814548015781
PMA / PMN Number
K160832
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
OK, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS BEING UPDATED BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A PENUMBRA SALES REPRESENTATIVE ON 27-JAN-2022: 1. SECTION B. BOX 5. DESCRIBE EVENT OR PROBLEM BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION ON THIS DEVICE. IT WAS INITIALLY UNDERSTOOD THAT TWELVE DEVICES WERE INVOLVED WITH THE CASE. HOWEVER, ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION INDICATED THAT ONLY NINE DEVICES WERE RELATED TO THE CASE. THIS DEVICE IS NOT COMPLAINT RELATED AND, THEREFORE, NOT A REPORTABLE EVENT. THIS REPORT IS ASSOCIATED WITH MFR REPORT NUMBERS: 1. 3005168196-2021-02388; 2. 3005168196-2021-02389; 3. 3005168196-2021-02390; 4. 3005168196-2021-02391; 5. 3005168196-2021-02392; 6. 3005168196-2021-02393; 7. 3005168196-2021-02394; 8. 3005168196-2021-02396; 9. 3005168196-2021-02399; 10. 3005168196-2021-02401; 11. 3005168196-2021-02402. H3 OTHER TEXT : PLACEHOLDER.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE BASILAR ARTERY USING PENUMBRA SMART COILS (SMART COIL), A PENUMBRA SMART COIL DETACHMENT HANDLE (HANDLE), A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER, A 5F DIAGNOSTIC CATHETER, AND A GUIDEWIRE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN ADVANCED A SMART COIL TO THE TARGET VESSEL AND ATTEMPTED TO DETACH IT USING THE HANDLE; HOWEVER, THE SMART COIL FAILED TO DETACH. THEREFORE, THE SMART COIL WAS REMOVED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WITH FIVE OTHER SMART COILS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DETACH THE SMART COILS WITH THREE DIFFERENT HANDLES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING NEW SMART COILS AND A NEW HANDLE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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 NUMBERS.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE BASILAR ARTERY USING PENUMBRA SMART COILS (SMART COIL), PENUMBRA SMART COIL DETACHMENT HANDLES (HANDLE), A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER, A 5F DIAGNOSTIC CATHETER, AND A GUIDEWIRE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN ADVANCED A SMART COIL TO THE TARGET VESSEL AND ATTEMPTED TO DETACH IT USING A HANDLE; HOWEVER, THE SMART COIL FAILED TO DETACH. THEREFORE, THE SMART COIL WAS REMOVED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WITH EIGHT OTHER SMART COILS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DETACH THE SMART COILS WITH THREE DIFFERENT HANDLES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING NEW SMART COILS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1597864 PENUMBRA SMART COIL HCG, KRD HCG PENUMBRA, INC. 400SMTHXSFT0306 C22069 00814548015781

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Unknown