MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOLOGIC, INC. NOVASURE; DEVICE, THERMAL ABLATION, ENDOMETRIAL

Model Number	2000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Uterine Perforation (2121)
Date of Event	11/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a novasure procedure on (b)(6) 2021 , in which 2 devices were used , the first device failed the cavity initial assessment and then used a second device which could not deploy inside the uterine cavity , at this point the physician observed a uterine perforation and decided to abort the procedure.The patient was stable.No other information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the reported lot/serial number.The device was released meeting all qa specifications.We are currently unable to establish a relationship between the device and the issue reported.The device involved in this event was not returned for evaluation purposes therefore visual and functional analysis of the product could not be performed.We are unable to confirm a relationship between the device and the issue reported and a definitive root cause for the reported event could not be determined.The information obtained during complaint investigation will be included in our global complaint trending and product surveillance will continue to monitor complaints of this type for adverse trends.If the product is received or additional information is obtained, the investigation will be reopened accordingly per standard operating procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the reported lot/serial number.The device was released meeting all qa specifications.We are currently unable to establish a relationship between the device and the issue reported.Device was returned and investigated.Visual inspection was performed and the tubbing had no kinks or damaged components.Internal sheath showed blood/tissue.The cervical collar had no damage.Internal or external flexures were not yielded.Vacuum relief valve didn't had blood and moved correctly.Rf controller testing was executed and worked as intended.Product passed all testing and no defects were found.This observation will be monitored and trended.

• Brand Name: NOVASURE
• Common Device Name: DEVICE, THERMAL ABLATION, ENDOMETRIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOLOGIC, INC.; 250 campus drive; marlborough, MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOLOGIC, INC.; 250 campus drive; marlborough, MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel guevara ; 562 parkway; coyol free zone building b24; san jose, alajuela 20102- CRI ; CS 20102 CRI
• MDR Report Key: 12864318
• Report Number: 1222780-2021-00338
• Device Sequence Number: 19939899
• Product Code: MNB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15420045501140
• UDI-Public: (01)15420045501140(10)21E14R(17)221205
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P010013
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/05/2022
• Device Model Number: 2000
• Device Catalogue Number: NS2000US
• Device Lot Number: 21E14RC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/02/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/14/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NOVASURE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Female