Same patient/device as: 2183959-2018-00037.It was reported that following the removal of the acticon artificial bowel sphincter cuff and pump components), the patient had the balloon component removed due to infection, sepsis, and a cutaneous abscess of the abdominal wall.The patient was admitted to the emergency department (ed) on (b)(6) 2017 due to "intra-abdominal abscess post-procedure", "sepsis", fever, infection, and complaints of lower abdominal pain, chills, discomfort, erythematous area right and inferior suprapubic region, and vaginal discharge.Purulent fluid was found surrounding the reservoir and associated tubing.All foreign material was removed, purulent discharge was removed, area was flushed, suctioned, and a wound vac was placed.The patient was also treated with iv antibiotics.
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