MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, INC FLUENT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; HYSTEROSCOPIC INSUFFLATOR

Model Number FLT-112S

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the expiration date is not known.The device is not being returned therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.If additional relevant information is received or device evaluation completed, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Lot number of the disposable device not provided by the complainant, therefore the manufacture date is not known.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be conducted for the disposable device as the identification numbers were not provided by the complainant.

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure to remove remnants from a molar pregnancy, there were multiple alarms and errors being thrown by the fluid management system.The patient reportedly bled quite profusely, but there was no injury or intervention required to stop the bleeding.Towards the end of the procedure, the tissue trap lid fell off.No additional details available at this time.

• Brand Name: FLUENT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: HYSTEROSCOPIC INSUFFLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, INC; 250 campus drive; marlborough, ma
• Manufacturer Contact: kelsea lyver ; 250 campus drive; marlborough, ma ; 2636130
• MDR Report Key: 9862942
• MDR Text Key: 184386655
• Report Number: 1222780-2020-00062
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K180825
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FLT-112S
• Device Catalogue Number: FLT-112S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2020
• 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