MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION UPSYLON Y MESH KIT; GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72912

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Micturition Urgency (1871); Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Constipation (3274); Unspecified Mental, Emotional or Behavioural Problem (4430); Dyspareunia (4505); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/28/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient identifier: (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 upsylon y-mesh was implanted on (b)(6) 2015.The patient experienced complications, further surgery, and nonsurgical treatment.Patient symptoms include: eep (erosion/extrusion/protrusion of the mesh); back pain; vaginal pain; pelvic pain; groin pain; anal pain; rectal pain; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; difficulties with bowel motions; aggravated incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury nonsurgical treatments: on (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced pain medication: betmiga for the treatment of: bladder urgency then a botox injection in 2019.Treatment duration: 4 years.On (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced incontinence medication: aspalgin for the treatment of: treat migraines which became worse post surgery due to stress.Treatment duration: 6 years.On (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced topical treatment (including oestrogen cream): vagifem low for the treatment of: treat atrophic vaginitis.Treatment duration: 6 years.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an upsylon y-mesh was implanted on (b)(6) 2015.The patient experienced complications, further surgery, and nonsurgical treatment.Patient symptoms include: eep (erosion/extrusion/protrusion of the mesh); back pain; vaginal pain; pelvic pain; groin pain; anal pain; rectal pain; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; difficulties with bowel motions; aggravated incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury nonsurgical treatments: on (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced pain medication: betmiga for the treatment of: bladder urgency then a botox injection in 2019.Treatment duration: 4 years.On (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced incontinence medication: aspalgin for the treatment of: treat migraines which became worse post surgery due to stress.Treatment duration: 6 years.On (b)(6) 2015 the patient commenced topical treatment (including oestrogen cream): vagifem low for the treatment of: treat atrophic vaginitis.Treatment duration: 6 years.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block a1: meshc-20211002-51c03be8 block d4, h4: 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.Block h10: 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.Correction: a previous report for this patient and device has been sent under: 3005099803-2021-00053.

• Brand Name: UPSYLON Y MESH KIT
• Type of Device: GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): PROXY BIOMEDICAL LIMITED; coilleach spiddal; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12930657
• MDR Text Key: 282112765
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-07527
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OHD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72912
• Device Catalogue Number: 72912
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/07/2022
• 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: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 72 KG