A male patient underwent aquablation therapy for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph).Procept biorobotics corporation (procept) became aware that while in the post anesthesia care unit (pacu), the patient experienced bradycardia.The rapid response team was called and the patient was administered epinephrine which resolved the issue.It is believed that the patient experienced an allergic reaction to dilaudid in the pacu, resulting in the reported bradycardia.It was reported that the patient has been discharged from the hospital and is doing "fine".No malfunction of the aquabeam robotic system was reported.
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The aquabeam robotic system is a reusable device; therefore it is currently in the possession of the user facility.The investigation of this event consisted of a review of the treatment log files, device history record (dhr) and instructions for use (ifu).A review of the device history record (dhr) ab2000-b/serial number (b)(6) was conducted, which confirmed that there were no non-conformances, failures, discrepancies, or missed steps during the manufacturing process that could be related to the reported event.The review indicated that the system met all design and manufacturing specifications when released for distribution.The aquabeam robotic system's instructions for use (ifu), ifu0101-00, rev.E, was reviewed and states the following: 3.Contraindications do not use the aquabeam robotic system in patients who do not meet the indication for the system's intended use.The aquabeam robotic system is a reusable device; therefore, it is still currently in possession of the user facility.It was reported that while the patient was in the post anesthesia care unit (pacu), his heart vitals declined.It was determined that the patient had an allergic reaction to pain medication in the pacu, resulting in bradycardia.Based on the event details, plus a review of the treatment log files, dhr, and ifu, the event is considered not to be device related.Submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the manufacturer's product caused or contributed to the event.
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