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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNERON MEDICAL LTD. PROFOUND SYSTEM; ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES

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SYNERON MEDICAL LTD. PROFOUND SYSTEM; ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES Back to Search Results
Model Number FG70514
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Bruise/Contusion (1754); Burn(s) (1757); Peeling (1999); Scar Tissue (2060)
Date of Event 12/04/2018
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon the completion of the investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
Customer reported to technical service that a (b)(6) year old female patient with fitzpatrick skin type ii- iii; positive for sun exposure, prior facial surgery, and scar tissue, received profound treatment on the lower face, submentum, and anterior and lateral neck on (b)(6) 2018.Treatment included use of subcutaneous cartridge, applying 68 degrees celsius for 4 seconds at a depth of 6 mm, followed by treatment with the handpiece at 68 degrees celsius for 3 seconds at a 4 mm depth.A total of 2546 pulses were delivered.Patient tolerated the procedure well and ice was applied.Patient reported excessive bruising, bleeding/seeping, pustules, peeling skin, and later reported that she had received several burns, which nurse practitioner referenced as a partial thickness wound and not a burn.The right cheek may have become infected and led to medical intervention/prescribed antibiotic cipro, which resulted in a scarred area on the right cheek as of (b)(6) 2019.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Customer declined a system evaluation and confirmed that the device is operating within specifications with no problems identified or experienced.The adverse event that occurred is not attributable to a device malfunction.No new risks or hazards identified with this complaint.Scarring is listed in the operators manual as a transient side effect that should clear with time.Will continue to monitor issue through tracking and trending activities.
 
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Brand Name
PROFOUND SYSTEM
Common Device Name
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNERON MEDICAL LTD.
inductrial zone po box 550
yokneam, illit 20692
IS  20692
MDR Report Key8456969
Report Number3003772750-2019-00001
Device Sequence Number2926892
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier07290109952444
UDI-Public07290109952444
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateGA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K161043
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source user facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/02/2019
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 Health Professional
Device Model NumberFG70514
Device Catalogue NumberFG70514
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/05/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/16/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/27/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/02/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
COQ L 0 (400 MG), QD; COZAAR (50 MG); DIAZEPAM TAB 5 MG PRN; METHYLPREDNISOLONE TAB 4 MG DOSE PACK; MINOCYCLINE HCI, PRN; MUPIROCIN (MUPIROCIN OINT 2%),3-4 QD FOR PRN; PRAVACHOL (80 MG), QD; PREDNISONE, 2-4 MG QD; PRN LUNESTA (3 MG), PRN; QD DEXILANT (60 MG)
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age74 YR
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