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InjuryDQY

EXCELSIOR SL-10 STRAIGHT 2 TIP 150CM

Received Jul 22, 2026 · Event occurred May 13, 2026

Report 3008881809-2026-00475 · MDR key 25909472

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Percutaneous

Catalog number

M0031681890

Lot number

26113304

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SUBJECT CATHETER FRACTURED DURING A COILING PROCEDURE FOR EMBOLIZATION OF A LEFT INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY TERMINUS ANEURYSM. RESISTANCE WAS ENCOUNTERED AT THE CAROTID TERMINUS. THE FRACTURED CATHETER TIP WAS SUCCESSFULLY SNARED BY THE PROVIDER WITH A STENT RETRIEVER. THERE WAS A ONE-HOUR PROCEDURAL DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED, AND NO APPARENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED AT THIS TIME.