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

Model Number 831-817

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); Dyspareunia (4505); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 10/07/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Two boston scientific mesh devices were implanted into the same patient.This report pertains to the uphold lite.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an uphold lite prolapse mesh and an obtryx ii incontinence sling were implanted into the patient on (b)(6) 2016.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; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; offensive vaginal discharge; difficulties with bowel motions; recurrent incontinence; aggravated incontinence; damage.Surgical interventions: on (b)(6) 2017 the patient underwent further surgery under general anesthesia for the following purpose: mesh removal.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent further surgery for the following purpose: laparoscopic poca vaginal repair, burch colposuspension enterocele repair, posterior vaginal repair and removal of residual mesh.

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

Note: two boston scientific mesh devices were implanted into the same patient.This report pertains to the uphold lite.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an uphold lite prolapse mesh and an obtryx ii incontinence sling were implanted into the patient on (b)(6) 2016.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; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; offensive vaginal discharge; difficulties with bowel motions; recurrent incontinence; aggravated incontinence; damage surgical interventions: on (b)(6) 2017 the patient underwent further surgery under general anesthesia for the following purpose: mesh removal.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent further surgery for the following purpose: laparoscopic poca vaginal repair, burch colposuspension enterocele repair, posterior vaginal repair and removal of residual mesh.

Manufacturer Narrative

Block a1: meshc-20211103-8fbe4143.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 mfr report #3005099803-2020-06645.

• Brand Name: UPHOLD LITE
• 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; 932 brookside drive; spencer IN 47612
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12930787
• MDR Text Key: 286922132
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-07003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K122459
• 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: 01/28/2022

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: 831-817
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-817
• 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: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 85 KG