MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NOVOCURE GMBH OPTUNE GIO

Model Number	TFH9100
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Date of Event	04/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
A 69-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (gbm) began optune gio therapy on (b)(6) 2023.On (b)(6) 2026, novocure received a medical record dated on (b)(6) 2026, indicating that the patient continued to use optune gio regularly but experienced skin irritation.The record noted that the patient was using a protective barrier product and prescribed hydroxyzine 10 mg to manage itching, as well as clobetasol 0.05% and mupirocin 2% ointments.The healthcare provider also recommended intermittent periods of scalp rest.On june 08, 2026, the prescribing physician reported they were not aware of the reported issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Novocure's medical opinion is that the contribution of the transducer arrays to the skin inflammation/irritation cannot be ruled out.Medical device site reaction is an expected event with optune gio device use (ef-11 16% and 53% ef-14 optune arm).

• Brand Name: OPTUNE GIO
• Common Device Name: OPTUNE GIO
• Manufacturer (Section D): NOVOCURE GMBH
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon perez ; 180 hanover street; portsmouth, NH ; 2077527602
• MDR Report Key: 25577014
• Report Number: 3010457505-2026-00778
• Device Sequence Number: 9083198
• Product Code: NZK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07290107986427
• UDI-Public: (01)07290107986427(11)190807
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NE
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P100034/S033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/22/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: TFH9100
• Device Catalogue Number: TFH9100US
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female