MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION PINNACLE PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR KITS; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN

Model Number 831-705

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (2123); Constipation (3274); Unspecified Mental, Emotional or Behavioural Problem (4430); Dyspareunia (4505); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 06/10/2011

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Note: two boston scientific mesh devices were implanted into the same patient.This report pertains to the pinnacle.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a pinnacle prolapse repair mesh was implanted into the patient on (b)(6) 2011.An advantage sling was also implanted into the patient on an unspecified date.The patient experienced complications and nonsurgical treatment.Patient symptoms include: eep (erosion/extrusion/protrusion of the mesh); back pain; vaginal pain; pelvic pain; groin pain; perineum pain; anal pain; rectal pain; thigh pain; other pain: leg pain ; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; offensive vaginal discharge; difficulties with bowel motions; incontinence not present before implant; recurrent incontinence; aggravated incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6) the complainant was unable to provide the suspect device upn and lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.The upn provided was chosen as a representative upn to capture the implanted device.The complainant indicated that the device is not available for return; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

• Brand Name: PINNACLE PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR KITS
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 916 brookside drive; spencer IN 47596
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12929455
• MDR Text Key: 286345104
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-06987
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K071957
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 831-705
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 100 KG