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

Model Number M0068318170

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 03/01/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event was approximated to (b)(6) 2019, as the patient complained of discomfort in (b)(6) 2019 but no exact event date was reported.The complainant was unable to provide the suspect device lot number; therefore, the lot expiration and device manufacture dates are unknown.(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device is implanted and is not expected to be returned for evaluation; 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 uphold (tm) lite with capio slim device was implanted into the patient during a posterior repair procedure.The procedure was completed without complications.According to the complainant, in (b)(6) 2019, the patient postoperatively complained of discomfort.The patient felt like something was misplaced.An endoscopy procedure was performed and noticed some mesh in the rectum.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the event and patient's current condition to date, despite good faith efforts.

• 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; 780 brookside drive; spencer IN 47460
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 9765908
• MDR Text Key: 188815543
• Report Number: 3005099803-2020-00666
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729839200
• UDI-Public: 08714729839200
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/27/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M0068318170
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2020
• 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): Other