MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC. NEUWAVE PR PROBE 15CM 17GA; SYSTEM, ABLATION, MICROWAVE AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	PR15
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a microwave ablation for a renal tumor that during placement of the probe, the needle bent very badly and cracked loudly, but without breaking off.Needle was completely removed and it was seen that the needle was broken.No patient harm.Intervention was continued with a new needle and finished without any problems.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing documentation could not be completed as the lot number was not provided.As part of ethicon's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.If the product or additional information is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 3/18/2022.Lot ml20065362 was reviewed.Manufacture date: 7/27/20.Expiration date: 3/1/24.There were no problems seen during the manufacturing and testing of this lot.

• Brand Name: NEUWAVE PR PROBE 15CM 17GA
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, ABLATION, MICROWAVE AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.; 3529 anderson st; madison 53704
• Manufacturer (Section G): NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.; 3529 anderson st; madison 53704
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 3529 anderson st; madison, WI 53704 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 13209417
• Report Number: 3008769756-2022-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 4651582
• Product Code: NEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853719006395
• UDI-Public: 00853719006395
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160936
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/10/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PR15
• Device Catalogue Number: PR15
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown