MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, MARLBORUGH MA MYOSURE HYSTEROSCOPIC TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM; UTERINE TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM

Catalog Number 10-401

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Hypovolemia (2243)

Event Date 03/04/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the expiration date is not known.Serial number of the myosure control unit, hysteroscope and aquilex not provided by the complainant.The disposable device is not being returned therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the manufacture date is not known.Device history record (dhr) review was not able to be conducted for the myosure system as the identification numbers were not provided by the complainant.According to the instructions for use (ifu): warnings: to avoid perforation, keep the device tip under direct visualization and exercise care at all times when maneuvering it or cutting it close to the uterine wall.Never use the device tip as a probe or dissecting tool.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported a physician performed a myosure procedure for uterine tissue removal on (b)(6) 2016 and the patient's fluid deficit started to rise.The physician stopped and performed a dilatation and curettage (d&c).The physician suspected a perforation.The procedure was aborted and no intervention was required.

• Brand Name: MYOSURE HYSTEROSCOPIC TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UTERINE TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, MARLBORUGH MA; 250 campus drive; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: callahan ; 250 campus drive; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5082638859
• MDR Report Key: 5542127
• MDR Text Key: 41718987
• Report Number: 1222780-2016-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K100559
• 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: 03/04/2016

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: Physician
• Device Catalogue Number: 10-401
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2016
• 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): Other