MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. NANOKNIFE SINGLE ELECTRODE PROBE, 15CM; LOW ENERGY DIRECT CURRENT ABLATION DEVICE

Model Number H787204001015

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

Patient Problem Blood Loss (2597)

Event Date 09/12/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the disposable device was discarded by the user and is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An investigation into the root cause of this event is currently in progress.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.(b)(4).Device unavailable for return.

Event Description

As reported (b)(6) 2016, on (b)(6) 2016, a patient of unknown age and gender had presented for an ire (irreversible electroporation) procedure of the pancreas.The procedure was successfully completed with no report of complications or device malfunctions, including a good immediate post ct scan.It was reported that approximately 4 weeks post procedure, via a ct scan, the treating physician noted a "necrotic area and some gas bubbles" at the ablation site.At approximately 6-7 weeks post procedure, it was reported the patient was admitted to the hospital with a gi bleed from the gbd (gastroduodenal artery) which runs through the ablation site.Angiodynamics is attempting to obtain additional information as to the patient's well being in regards to the event.It was reported the disposable nanoknife probe is available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

This medwatch report is not to report a device malfunction, but an adverse patient event.There was no reported malfunction of the nanoknife system (generator and probe,).No part of the system was returned for evaluation.As an evaluation of the associated disposable device or the associated ire unit was not performed, the customers reported complaint of bleeding, 6-7 weeks post percutaneous ire treatment could not be confirmed.Though the complaint could not be confirmed, the most likely cause to post treatment bleeding is due to a patient issue.It is unknown if the patient had any other health conditions that could affect the ire treatment or the healing process.No complications were reported during the procedure and there was no report of a device malfunction.The nanoknife generator user manual (160-105261) states that patients may be at risk with insufficient muscle blockade or anesthetic analgesia (reflex tachycardia and reflex hypertension); patients with abnormal sinus rhythm prior to an ablation (arrhythmia); patients with a history of hypertension (hypertension); or patients with partial portal venous thrombosis, low central venous pressure (cvp), and a prothrombotic condition (venous thrombosis).A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Complaint reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: NANOKNIFE SINGLE ELECTRODE PROBE, 15CM
• Type of Device: LOW ENERGY DIRECT CURRENT ABLATION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: law ryan ; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury, NY 12804 ; 5187424488
• MDR Report Key: 6016434
• MDR Text Key: 56927902
• Report Number: 1319211-2016-00140
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787204001015
• UDI-Public: H787204001015
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K060054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2017

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 Model Number: H787204001015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/11/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/24/2017
• 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