A review of the system's log file was conducted, which confirmed that there were no malfunctions observed during the procedure.No system malfunctions were observed.A review of the device history record (dhr) for the aquabeam system, lot number 19c00725, was conducted, which confirmed that there were no nonconformances generated during the manufacturing process of this system, which could relate to the reported event.The review indicated that the system met all required specifications when released for distribution.A review for similar events was conducted on the aquabeam system, lot number 19c00725, which confirmed that there were no other similar events reported on this system.The aquabeam system's instructions for use (ifu), ifu320301, rev.D, was reviewed and bleeding is listed as a potential perioperative risk of the aquablation procedure.The system was not returned for investigation of this complaint.Bledding is a potential risk of the aquablation procedure.Based on the review of the log file, dhr, and ifu, the event is considered not to be device related.
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A male patient with a clinical history of being on anticoagulant medication (eliquis) underwent an aquablation procedure (per manufacturer's instructions for use, anti-coagulant use is contra-indicated); the medication was stopped two (2) days prior to the procedure.Per standard post-aquablation procedure, cauterization of the bladder neck followed by a foley balloon catheter insertion (one of the methods recommended by the manufacturer's instructions for use to achieve hemostasis) was performed.Later in the post-anesthesia care unit (pacu) the patient was administered tranexamic acid to treat the bleeding, however; it did not help stop the bleeding (per manufacturer's instructions for use, bleeding is a potential perioperative risk of the aquablation procedure).The patient was subsequently taken back to the operating room and cauterization was performed to stop the bleeding.The patient was reported to be in good condition post-cauterization and discharged from the hospital the following day.No malfunction of the aquabeam robotic system was reported.
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