MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NOVOCURE LTD NOVOTTF-100A

Model Number TFH-9000

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

Patient Problem Death (1802)

Event Date 03/17/2014

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

Pt with recurrent glioblastoma began novottf therapy on (b)(6) 2013.On (b)(6) 2014, novocure was informed by the pt's spouse that the pt had died that same day.Cause of death is unk.Prescribing md was contacted for more info with no response.No adverse events associated with device use was reported.The last date of novottf therapy was not known until the equipment was returned to novocure and logfiles downloaded on (b)(6) 2014.Per logfile review, last device use was (b)(6) 2014, at 10:35 and device was functioning as per normal operating parameters.

Manufacturer Narrative

Novocure medical opinion is that death was not related to novotff therapy.Death is an expected event in patients with recurrent glioblastoma due to the natural progression of the disease.On the pivotal phase iii trial overall survival was 6.3/6.4 months in the novottf therapy and chemotherapy arm respectively.

• Brand Name: NOVOTTF-100A
• Manufacturer (Section D): NOVOCURE LTD; haifa 0000 ; IS 0000
• Manufacturer Contact: eilon kirson ; topaz bldg. sha'ar hacarmel; 4th fl; haifa 00003-1905 ; IS 000031905
• MDR Report Key: 3828912
• MDR Text Key: 16597050
• Report Number: 3009453079-2014-00039
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NZK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100034
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Not Applicable
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/22/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: TFH-9000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/02/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/08/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Weight: 126