| Catalog Number |
4010-02-15-T3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)
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| Date of Event |
09/13/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that the patient potentially suffered and allergic reaction after breast biopsy marker (hydromark) was inserted during the procedure.The patient attended the er with an anaphylactic allergic reaction.As the allergist was unfamiliar with our product and procedure the patient wanted to know more about the components of our product, so that they could be tested appropriately.Patient was provided with information on the hydrogel material.After following up for the clinical opinion on the pathologist and physician no response was received.Based on the information available we cannot confirm symptoms were a result of our device.Although we cannot confirm that the device caused the reported reaction, we are submitting this report due to the alleged allergic reaction.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on monday morning 13 september "i had a breast biopsy performed where the radiologist inserted one of your products - a breast biopsy site marker (hydromark).On monday afternoon i landed up in the emergency room with an anaphylactic allergic reaction.The allergist that i have been referred to is trying to rule out various possibilities, so as this was the only unfamiliar event of the day for me i would like to know what are the components of the hydromark.In other words, please would you inform me as to the metals that are in this product as i need to be tested to see if any of the substances are responsible for this serious allergic reaction.Please would you treat this as an urgent request.Thanks for prompt assistance with this (b)(6) no product information provided." allergic reaction has not been confirmed to be caused by our device.This event has been reported as complaint number (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that the patient potentially suffered and allergic reaction after breast biopsy marker (hydromark) was inserted during the procedure.The patient attended the ed with an anaphylactic allergic reaction.As the allergist was unfamiliar with our product and procedure the patient wanted to know more about the components of our product, so that they could be tested appropriately.Patient was provided with information on the hydrogel material.After following up with the sales rep for the clinical opinion of the pathologist and physician no response was received.However, the patient was called and she stated that her doctor confirmed her reaction was not caused by our device.The clip is currently still implanted, and she stated she is no longer experiencing any symptoms of her reaction.Ifu was reviewed for effectiveness.The following was listed as a potential undesirable side effect: "hypersensitivity to any implant may occur.As with any implanted device, the implant site should be monitored for any signs of irritation or reaction following the surgical procedure." although the doctor confirmed the patient's reaction was not attributed to our device the instructions in the ifu were determined to be effective.No corrective action will be taken at this time.
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