MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS; DEVICE IMPOTENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC

Model Number UNK-P-IPP

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Mechanical Problem (1384); Malposition of Device (2616); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was unable to manipulate the inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) pump to achieve an erection as the pump was placed incorrectly.The device had stopped working due to fluid loss.The patient experienced pain, swelling, and erosion in the glans.Upon explant it was found the cylinder tubes were wrapped around the urethra with significant crossover.The ipp was not replaced.No further patient complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no device available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.The reported patient symptoms are a known risk associated with implant of these devices as indicated in the instructions for use.Based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.

• Brand Name: AMS INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS
• Type of Device: DEVICE IMPOTENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: farshad fahimi ; 4100 hamline avenue north; building c; saint paul, MN 55112
• MDR Report Key: 18710384
• MDR Text Key: 335462261
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-08815
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FHW
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/15/2024

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: UNK-P-IPP
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK-P-IPP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/15/2024
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR