| Model Number |
SIR-Y001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Abscess (1690); Sepsis (2067)
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| Date of Event |
09/23/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient underwent three sessions of tace and one session of y90.Routine imaging surveillance was performed following each therapy session.No significant changes to tumor size were noted.Development of abscess and sepsis within the treated tumor was seen.Following y90, patient underwent multiple percutaneous drainage procedures.Patient condition deteriorated and the family decided against further interventions.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigations could not be undertaken and conclusions could not be drawn due to lack of details related to the incident and the device used (no information was available/received on lot/batch number of device used or how the device was used).This adverse event was presented as part of a poster presentation at an ir conference with very limited information.Sirtex attempted to contact the person(s) alleging the incident but no response.No information was available/received about which healthcare provider or facility treated the patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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