Model Number 72404252 |
Device Problems
Inflation Problem (1310); Mechanical Problem (1384)
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Patient Problem
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)
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Event Date 08/23/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) device has failed.The patient states that one day, he noticed bleeding from his penis and when he tried to use his device, it just seized up and would not inflate.The patient has seen his urologist and a replacement surgery has been scheduled for (b)(6) 2021.No further information was provided.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) device has failed.The patient states that one day, he noticed bleeding from his penis and when he tried to use his device, it just seized up and would not inflate.The patient has seen his urologist and a replacement surgery has been scheduled for 26aug2021.No further information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: based on the information available, boston scientific concludes that the cause that contributed to the reported event cannot be established as the product is not available for analysis.Device history record review: the device history record (dhr) confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.Device technical analysis: the device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.Labeling review: a review of the device instructions for use (ifu) was completed and did not reveal any evidence of device misuse, off label use, or failure to follow instructions.There is no objective evidence that the user did not properly handle or use the device according to the ams 700 instructions for use (ifu).The ams 700 ifu lists bleeding, as a potential adverse event associated with implant of this device.Investigation conclusion: based on the information available, a conclusion code of cause not established was assigned to this investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There was no device available for analysis.The reported patient symptoms are known risk associated with implants of these device as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).The device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.Based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) device has not performed as expected.The patient states that one day, he noticed bleeding from his penis and when he tried to use his device, it just seized up and would not inflate.The patient had been scheduled for several revision surgeries but canceled due to health issues.No further information was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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