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MalfunctionPOL

TREVO NXT PROVUE RETRIEVER

Received Aug 24, 2023 · Event occurred Aug 3, 2023

Report MW5144948 · MDR key 17623953

Device

Generic name

Neurovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Device For Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment

Lot number

0000173684

Patient

83 YR · Female

  • Stroke/CVA
  • Obstruction/Occlusion
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Stroke/CVA
  • Obstruction/Occlusion
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE PERFORMING A MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY ON A PATIENT, AND A PIECE OF THE WIRE BROKE OFF AND WAS LODGED IN THE PATIENTS VESSEL IN THE BRAIN. LEFT MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY OCCLUSION AND STROKE.