MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION PINNACLE PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR KITS; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN

Model Number 831-705

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (2123); Bowel Perforation (2668); Constipation (3274); Unspecified Mental, Emotional or Behavioural Problem (4430); Dyspareunia (4505); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 08/01/2016

Event Type  Injury  

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: this report pertains to the second of two pinnacle devices implanted into the same patient.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a pinnacle implant was implanted into the patient on (b)(6) 2012.Pinnacle implant was 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; perineum pain; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; offensive vaginal discharge; difficulties with bowel motions; incontinence not present before implant; recurrent incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury.Surgical interventions: on an unspecified date the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: perforated bowel.

• Brand Name: PINNACLE PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR KITS
• 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; 960 brookside drive; spencer IN 47640
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12928972
• MDR Text Key: 286651809
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-06649
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K071957
• 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
• Report Date: 12/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 831-705
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2021
• 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: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female