inforMED
InjuryPLP

SONABLATE

Received Jul 17, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2026

Report 2951226-2026-00003 · MDR key 25855622

Device

Generic name

High Intensity Ultrasound System For Prostate Tissue Ablation

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA · Male

  • Fistula

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DURING TREATMENT THERE IS A RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE RECTAL WALL THAT CAN LEAD TO FISTULA FORMATION. A SMALL FISTULA MAY HEAL WITH CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT, THOUGH A LARGER FISTULA MAY REQUIRE INTERVENTION TO CORRECT. THE MANUFACTURER ENCOURAGES AND INSISTS THAT ALL PRACTITIONERS NEED TO FOLLOW THE USER MANUAL, LABELING, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS, AND TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TRAINING ON THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR USING THE DEVICE.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2026, THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE THAT A PATIENT HAD RECTAL FISTULA. REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WAS DECLINED.