MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS NANOKNIFE SYSTEM; LOW ENERGY DIRECT CURRENT ABLATION SYSTEM,,

Model Number 20400107

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

Patient Problems Tissue Damage (2104); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Date 07/10/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This medwatch is not to report a device malfunction, but to report a patient adverse event.There was no report of a device malfunction or patient complication during the procedure, however, the patient did experience an adverse effect post procedure.It was reported that the disposable device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An investigation into the root cause of this incident is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

An angiodynamics regional business manager reported receiving feedback from a physician regarding the 15cm nanoknife probe.The physician stated that he has seen some significant side effects with some of his patients ducts and vessels after using the nanoknife 15cm probes.The treating physician stated he thought they had tried to treat too large of a tumor.The ablation had destroyed the pancreatic duct causing the patient to have a large pancreatic leak.It was indicated that the reported device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.This medwatch is not to report a device malfunction, but to report an adverse patient effect.The reported device is not available for return as there was no allegation of device malfunction during the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint could not be confirmed because no nk probe sample was returned for evaluation.In addition, there were no reports of nk probe or hardware malfunction during the procedure; issue is patient adverse event/injury.Labeling review: the instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number, contains the following statement: "warnings: do not use a device with damaged insulation.Do not attach anything to the device unless it is supplied by angiodynamics and indicated for use with this device.Attachments may damage the insulation and contribute to patient injury.Inspect all of the devices and packaging for damage prior to use.Do not use any devices that are damaged or if the sterile barrier is breached." the device history records for the lots obtained through the ship history report were reviewed for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications.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 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: LOW ENERGY DIRECT CURRENT ABLATION SYSTEM,,
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury, ny
• MDR Report Key: 10359621
• MDR Text Key: 201876962
• Report Number: 1319211-2020-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787204001070
• UDI-Public: H787204001070
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K080287
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 20400107
• Device Catalogue Number: 20400107
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other