MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ORTHOVISC INJ 30MG/2ML; ACID, HYALURONIC, INTRAARTICULAR

Device Problem Off-Label Use (1494)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/10/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Dr is injection into both knees every other week (alternating knees) instead of every week.

• Brand Name: ORTHOVISC INJ 30MG/2ML
• Type of Device: ACID, HYALURONIC, INTRAARTICULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
• MDR Report Key: 8798144
• MDR Text Key: 151434581
• Report Number: MW5088191
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 59676036001
• UDI-Public: 59676036001
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/16/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: No Information
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 89 YR