RUBY COIL
Report
- Report Number
- 3005168196-2020-00261
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 27, 2020
- Date of Event
- February 7, 2020
- Report Date
- February 7, 2020
- Manufacturer
- PENUMBRA, INC.
- Product Code
- HCG
- UDI-DI
- 00814548018553
- PMA / PMN Number
- K173614
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE INCORRECTLY REPORTED ON THE INITIAL MFR REPORT AND ARE BEING CORRECTED ON THIS FOLLOW-UP #01 MFR REPORT: 3005168196-2020-00261. 1. SECTION A. BOX 4. LBS/KGS.
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE GASTRODUODENAL ARTERY (GDA) USING A RUBY COIL AND A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE ADVANCING THE RUBY COIL INTO THE MICROCATHETER, THE PUSHER WIRE BECAME KINKED; THEREFORE, THE RUBY COIL WAS REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW RUBY COIL AND THE SAME MICROCATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
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.
THE PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A COIL EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE IN THE GASTRODUODENAL ARTERY (GDA) USING A RUBY COIL AND A NON-PENUMBRA MICROCATHETER. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE ADVANCING THE RUBY COIL INTO THE MICROCATHETER, THE PUSHER WIRE BECAME KINKED; THEREFORE, THE RUBY COIL WAS REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW COIL. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228913 | RUBY COIL | HCG, KRD | HCG | PENUMBRA, INC. | RBY2C0312-B | F94484 | 00814548018553 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR |