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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION RF3000 RADIOFREQUENCY GENERATOR; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION RF3000 RADIOFREQUENCY GENERATOR; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES Back to Search Results
Model Number 36725
Device Problem Defective Device (2588)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 01/08/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
It was reported that the procedure was cancelled post sedation.A rf3000 radiofrequency generator and a leveen electrode needle were selected for use in a liver tumor ablation procedure.The needle was inserted into the patient and reached the site for ablation when the physician requested to turn on the generator to start ablation.The generator was switched on, but power could not be increased.The active indication blue light did not turn on.The procedure was cancelled.No patient complications were reported.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Age at time of event: 18 years or older.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
A2: age at time of event: 18 years or older.
 
Event Description
It was reported that the procedure was cancelled post sedation.A rf3000 radiofrequency generator and a leveen electrode needle were selected for use in a liver tumor ablation procedure.The needle was inserted into the patient and reached the site for ablation when the physician requested to turn on the generator to start ablation.The generator was switched on, but power could not be increased.The active indication blue light did not turn on.The procedure was cancelled.No patient complications were reported.It was further reported that the patient was under general anesthesia when the procedure was cancelled and was referred for surgery since they were unable to be treated with radiofrequency ablation.The radiofrequency generator was used after this event successfully.
 
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Brand Name
RF3000 RADIOFREQUENCY GENERATOR
Type of Device
ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer (Section D)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
two scimed place
maple grove MN 55311
Manufacturer (Section G)
RADIO THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION
1308 borregas avenue
sunnyvale CA 94089
Manufacturer Contact
jay johnson
two scimed place
maple grove, MN 55311
7634942574
MDR Report Key13446814
MDR Text Key285165333
Report Number2134265-2022-01079
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code GEI
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeJO
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 02/28/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received02/03/2022
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Expiration Date07/01/2012
Device Model Number36725
Device Catalogue Number36725
Device Lot Number072202-01
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Date Manufacturer Received02/06/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/29/2002
Is the Device Single Use? No
Type of Device Usage Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexFemale
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