MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. FENIX CONTINENCE RESTRORATION SYSTEM; IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE

Model Number FS19

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Constipation (3274)

Event Date 10/26/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following a surgical procedure for reinforcement of the anal sphincter due to fecal incontinence, a patient experienced obstructed defecation and related symptoms (pain, impaction, constipation) leading to fenix device explant.The fenix device was used as part of the surgical procedure.Uneventful surgical procedure and device implant on (b)(4) 2014.Device explant on (b)(4) 2016 due to obstructed defecation.It was noted that the device was densely embedded in fibrotic tissue around the anal canal and required both anterior and posterior incisions for device explant.-he device was found in the correct position/geometry at the time of explant.

Manufacturer Narrative

-addition to patient status after removal (wound healing well and patient experiencing pre-implant fi symptoms) -addition to an additional test performed after removal (flexible sigmoidoscopy) -addition to completed device evaluation.

Event Description

Following a surgical procedure for reinforcement of the anal sphincter due to fecal incontinence, a patient experienced obstructed defecation and related symptoms (pain, impaction, constipation) leading to fenix device explant.The fenix device was used as part of the surgical procedure.-uneventful surgical procedure and device implant on (b)(6) 2014.-device explant on (b)(6) 2016 due to obstructed defecation.It was noted that the device was densely embedded in fibrotic tissue around the anal canal and required both anterior and posterior incisions for device explant.-the device was found in the correct position/geometry at the time of explant.-patient was reported as having return of fi and rectal bleeding on (b)(6) 2016 and healing well on (b)(6) 2016.

• Brand Name: FENIX CONTINENCE RESTRORATION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue n; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel hoseck ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview, MN 55126 ; 6513618900
• MDR Report Key: 6122936
• MDR Text Key: 60743328
• Report Number: 3008766073-2016-00096
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PMH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: H130006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/29/2016

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 07/16/2016
• Device Model Number: FS19
• Device Lot Number: 3742
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/14/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/22/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/28/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2012
• 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; Disability
• Patient Age: 76 YR