MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LTD. THERASPHERE®

Lot Number 1699313

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Death (1802); Liver Damage/Dysfunction (1954)

Event Date 02/01/2017

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

(b)(4).(b)(6).Last significant sae report: (b)(6) 2017.Sae: radioembolization induced liver disease (reild) (radiation hepatitis).This report concerns subject (b)(6), a female (b)(6), who was enrolled in study (b)(6) entitled "a phase iii clinical trial evaluating therasphere® in subjects with metastatic colorectal carcinoma of the liver who have failed first line chemotherapy".The subject received therasphere® 125.9 gy to the left lobe and 131.7 gy to the right lobe on (b)(6) 2016.The subject started treatment with second-line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal carcinoma on (b)(6) 2016; folfiri regimen (irinotecan 240 mg iv, folinic acid 350 mg iv and fluorouracil 4450 mg iv).The subject took the fourth cycle of second-line chemotherapy on (b)(6) 2016.The subject had no relevant medical history and concomitant medication were not reported at the time of this report.On (b)(6) 2016, (b)(6) 2017, the subject's alt result was 15 iu/l (normal 5 - 45), 18 iu/l (normal 5 - 45), 27 iu/l (normal 5 - 45), 33 iu/l (normal 5 - 45), 44 iu/l (normal 5 - 45) and 59 iu/l (normal 10 - 49) respectively.On (b)(6) 2017, her ct thorax and abdomen revealed partial disease response, changes to the liver parenchyma with elevated alt and moderate value ascites is consistent with radioembolization induced liver disease (reild).On (b)(6) 2017, the subject was hospitalized for radioembolization induced liver disease.Treatment with dexamethasone was started.On (b)(6) 2017, her blood test revealed urea 10.0 mmol/l (normal 2.5 - 7.8), total protein 57 g/l (normal 60 - 80), albumin 26 g/l (normal 35 - 50), total bilirubin 80 umol/l (normal 0 - 21), alkaline phosphatase 484 iu/l (normal 30 - 130), ast 220 iu/l (normal 0 - 34), ldh 572 iu/l (normal 200 - 550), ggt 527 iu/l (normal less than 38).On (b)(6) 2017, the subject's blood test revealed urea 10.2 mmol/l (normal 2.5 - 7.8), total protein 53 g/l (normal 60 - 80), albumin 23 g/l (normal 35 - 50), total bilirubin 142 umol/l (normal 0 - 21), alkaline phosphatase 476 iu/l (normal 30 - 130), ast 194 iu/l (normal 0 - 34), ldh 624 iu/l (normal 200 - 550), ggt 558 iu/l (normal less than 38).On (b)(6) 2017, her blood test revealed urea 11.6 mmol/l (normal 2.5 - 7.8), total protein 62 g/l (normal 60 - 80), albumin 25 g/l (normal 35 - 50), total bilirubin 168 umol/l (normal 0 - 21), alkaline phosphatase 533 iu/l (normal 30 - 130), ast 148 iu/l (normal 0 - 34), ldh 650 iu/l (normal 200 - 550), ggt 625 iu/l (normal less than 38).On (b)(6) 2017, ascetic drain was inserted and her blood test revealed urea 9.8 mmol/l (normal 2.5 - 7.8), total protein 53 g/l (normal 60 - 80), albumin 24 g/l (normal 35 - 50), total bilirubin 152 umol/l (normal 0 - 21), alkaline phosphatase 406 iu/l (normal 30 - 130), ast 82 iu/l (normal 0 - 34), ldh 620 iu/l (normal 200 - 550), ggt 421 iu/l (normal less than 38).On (b)(6) 2017, the subject was discharged from the hospital.It was stated that she showed very poor prognosis and her condition deteriorated.On (b)(6) 2017, the subject died due to radiation induced liver failure.The subject discontinued participation in the study due to her death.The site confirmed that autopsy was not performed.No further updates is expected and case is closed.The investigator assessed the event of radioembolization induced liver disease as grade-5 (fatal) in intensity, serious due to hospitalization and death of the subject and definitely related to study device and unrelated to study procedure.The event was unrelated to subject's second line chemotherapy.The company agreed with the investigator's causality assessment.A supplemental report will be submitted if additional relevant information is received.

Event Description

This follow-up report is being sent to correct pma/510(k) number to h980006.

• Brand Name: THERASPHERE®
• Type of Device: THERASPHERE®
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LTD.; chapman house farnham; business weydon lane; farnham,, surrey, GU9 8 QL; UK GU9 8QL
• Manufacturer Contact: sandra bausback-aballo ; chapman house farnham business; weydon lane; farnham,, surrey. GU9 8-QL ; UK GU9 8QL
• MDR Report Key: 6871919
• MDR Text Key: 86450733
• Report Number: 3002124543-2017-00040
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05060116920284
• UDI-Public: 05060116920284
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: H980006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: study
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/24/2017

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
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 11/04/2016
• Device Lot Number: 1699313
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/18/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/01/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 69 YR