| Model Number |
F0203 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Seroma (2069); Breast Discomfort/Pain (4504)
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| Date of Event |
07/05/2018
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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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Hologic is submitting this report in accordance with 21.Cfr part 803.The submission is based upon the currently available information.The submission of this report does not represent a confirmation of device malfunction involving the hologic products in the event described.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the reported lot/serial number.The device was released meeting all qa specifications.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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient received a biozorb device on (b)(6) 2018.The patient was reported as experiencing recurrent seroma for which she received five aspirations and significant tissue mobilization.The surgeon from her case reported that her patient´s seroma was a result of combination of factors (extensive tissue mobilization, proximity to axilla, sentinel node biopsy through the same incision and patient factors).The physician reported that aspiration and compression dressings were the treatment for these events.No other information is available.
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