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MalfunctionIZD

TRUNODE SURGICAL GAMMA PROBE

Received Jul 7, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 2, 2026

Report 1222780-2026-00423 · MDR key 25733047

Device

Generic name

Probe, Uptake, Nuclear

Manufacturer

Hologic, Inc.

Model number

120-807605

Catalog number

120-807605

Lot number

24D02RN

Product problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

Patient

53 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A "LOCALIZED IDENTIFICATION BREAST LUMPECTOMY RIGHT AND A SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY, AXILLA" SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2026 WITH THE TRUNODE GAMMA PROBE THAT " THE TRUNODE PROBE WAS MALFUNCTIONING DESPITE RESETTING THE TRUNODE TABLET. THE PROBE WAS READING FROM 1-999 INTERMITTENTLY." DUE TO THIS ISSUE, "THE TRUNODE PROBE WAS REMOVED FROM THE SURGICAL FIELD, AND A NEW PROBE WAS USED. NO PATIENT HARM." CUSTOMER OUTREACH WAS PERFORMED TO CLARIFY IF ANY ADDITIONAL MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE REQUIRED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER. THE DEVICE WAS RELEASED MEETING ALL QA SPECIFICATIONS.