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Penumbra brand Penumbra Coil System, Penumbra Coil 400… recallZ-1906-2011 · Penumbra Inc. · initiated Mar 4, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Penumbra Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The diameter of a component of the device is out of tolerance specification; the Delivery Pusher pull wire which secures the coil in place can prolapse and allow premature detachment of the coil.

FDA root cause category: Process change control

What the company is doing

Penumbra sent an Urgent Voluntary Field Removal Notice dated March 3, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately inspect all stock of Penumbra Coil 400 and identify product from the Lots. Remove product from these Lots from inventory and place it in quarantine for return to Penumbra Inc. (Do not use product from these Lots). Complete and return the attached product identification/ return form with in 5 business days via fax to +1 510-217-6414. Penumbra employees will contact customer directly to arrange return and replacement of product. For questions call Regulatory Affairs at 510-748-3224 or e-mail [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1906-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 4, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Apr 12, 2011
Recalling firm
Penumbra Inc.
Quantity
2082
Product code
HCG
FDA submissions
K103305
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries in the European Union (Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom and Switzerland) and South Africa.

Product description

Penumbra brand Penumbra Coil System, Penumbra Coil 400, Product is manufactured and distributed by Penumbra Inc., Alameda, CA The Penumbra Coil System (Penumbra Coil 400 TM) is intended for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous fistulae. The coils are also intended for arterial and venous embolization in the peripheral vasculature. The coils function to selectively embolize aneurysms or targeted segments of the vasculature by packing a sufficient quantity of soft platinum coils to achieve occlusion. The Penumbra Coil System is compatible with the Penumbra PX 400 Microcatheter.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Other devices under the same FDA submission

9 devices cleared under K103305 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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