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The exact date of the event is unknown.The provided event date, (b)(6) 2020, was chosen as a best estimate based on the date that the manufacturer became aware of the event, 08/24//2020.(b)(4).The device has not been received for analysis; therefore a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation on august 24, 2020 that a genesys hta procedure set was used in a procedure performed on an unknown date.Reportedly, the patient had recurrent bleeding, polyp, and adenomyosis.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the patient was in the lithotomy position, and a weighted speculum was placed to the posterior fourchette.The hysteroscope was inserted into the cavity with some difficulty due to the active bleeding.The physician proceeded, completed dilation and curettage, and specimen was sent to pathology.The physician started the hta procedure, and after 3 minutes into ablation, the machine gave a safety alarm of leaking fluid or uterine expansion.The procedure had to be aborted.The patient was given paracervical block with epi to help with the bleeding, and pain.The patient condition after the procedure was reported to be stable.Reportedly, the patient will be reviewed by the physician after 2 weeks.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event to date, despite good faith efforts.
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