MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, INC MYOSURE REACH HYSTEROSCOPIC TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM; UTERINE TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM

Model Number 10-401FC

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Death (1802)

Event Date 07/26/2019

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of report: date of death is unknown.Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the expiration date is not known.The device has not yet been returned therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.If the device is returned and evaluation completed, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the manufacture date is not known.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be conducted for the disposable device as the identification numbers were not provided by the complainant.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019 a myosure device was used for an uncomplicated intrauterine fibroid removal.The physician then performed an abdominal myomectomy with non-hologic products.The total procedure was 4-5 hours long.On (b)(6) 2019 a hologic representative was made aware that the patient had passed away.Additional information received noted that the abdominal myomectomy was prolonged and complicated by significant bleeding that required multiple blood transfusions.Attempts to obtain further information have been unsuccessful at this time.

• Brand Name: MYOSURE REACH HYSTEROSCOPIC TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UTERINE TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, INC; 250 campus drive; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: kelsea lyver ; 250 campus drive; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5082636130
• MDR Report Key: 8937997
• MDR Text Key: 155776006
• Report Number: 1222780-2019-00201
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152723
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/01/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/27/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10-401FC
• Device Catalogue Number: 10-401FC
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death