MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GENZYME CORPORATION SYNVISC INJ 8MG/ML (3X2ML); ACID, HYALURONIC, INTRAARTICULAR

Device Problem Off-Label Use (1494)

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

Event Date 02/14/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Dr's office using synvisc for off-label use in shoulder.

• Brand Name: SYNVISC INJ 8MG/ML (3X2ML)
• Type of Device: ACID, HYALURONIC, INTRAARTICULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): GENZYME CORPORATION
• MDR Report Key: 9733555
• MDR Text Key: 180622833
• Report Number: MW5093128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/14/2020

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: No Information
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/19/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 71 YR