GDC-10 360 8MM X 20CM SR
Report
- Report Number
- 3008853977-2014-00213
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 17, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 12, 2014
- Report Date
- May 12, 2014
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER NEUROVASCULAR CORK
- Product Code
- HCG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K042539
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- EZ
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW CONFIRMS THAT THE DEVICE MET ALL MATERIAL, ASSEMBLY AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. ANALYSIS OF THE RETURNED DEVICE REVEALED THAT THE MAIN COIL WAS STRETCHED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE PUSHER WIRE DISTAL TO THE INNER COIL. THE DELIVERY WIRE WAS KINKED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG ITS LENGTH. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED AS THE INTRODUCER SHEATH WAS NOT RETURNED AND THE MAIN COIL WAS BROKEN. BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AND THE INVESTIGATION, IT IS LIKELY THAT THE HANDLING OF THE DEVICE DURING THE PROCEDURE CAUSED THE REPORTED EVENT.
DURING DEVICE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAIN COIL WAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE PUSHER WIRE DISTAL TO THE INNER COIL. THERE WERE NO CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
DURING DEVICE ANALYSIS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAIN COIL WAS BROKEN AWAY FROM THE PUSHER WIRE DISTAL TO THE INNER COIL. THERE WERE NO CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418828 | GDC-10 360 8MM X 20CM SR | DEVICE, NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION | HCG | STRYKER NEUROVASCULAR CORK | 15875571 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 YR |