MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION UPHOLD VAGINAL SUPPORT SYSTEM; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN

Model Number M0068317080

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

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Constipation (3274); Unspecified Mental, Emotional or Behavioural Problem (4430); Dyspareunia (4505); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 12/17/2012

Event Type  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.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an uphold was implanted on (b)(6) 2012.The patient experienced complications and further surgery.Patient symptoms include: vaginal pain; pelvic pain; groin pain; anal pain; rectal pain; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; difficulties with bowel motions; incontinence not present before implant; recurrent incontinence; aggravated incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury.Surgical interventions: on (b)(6) 2012 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: infection causing arterial bleed from surgery site.

• Brand Name: UPHOLD VAGINAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
• 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; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12929488
• MDR Text Key: 286450984
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-07094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K081048
• 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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M0068317080
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-708
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• 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: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 55 KG