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

Model Number 831-708

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

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

Event Date 11/12/2013

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Note: multiple boston scientific mesh devices were implanted in the same patient.This report pertains to the uphold.It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a pinnacle and an uphold were implanted into the patient on (b)(6) 2013.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; groin pain; perineum pain; anal pain; rectal pain; thigh pain; other pain; painful intercourse; inability to have intercourse; offensive vaginal discharge; difficulties with bowel motions; aggravated incontinence; damage; psychiatric injury.Surgical interventions: on (b)(6) 2013 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: release left sacro-spinous, erosion and foreign body in muscle.On (b)(6) 2014 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: release boston scientific left arm and insert tfs.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: investigation regarding mesh situation and cystoscopy.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: endoscopic examination of colon.On (b)(6) 2019 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: cystoscopy regarding mesh into bladder.On (b)(6) 2019 the patient underwent further surgery regarding the pinnacle implant/uphold implant under general anesthesia for the following purpose: removal of boston scientific pinnacle, uphold and tfs.

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient identifier: (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.

• Brand Name: UPHOLD VAGINAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
• 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; 937 brookside drive; spencer IN 47617
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 12931361
• MDR Text Key: 285391458
• Report Number: 3005099803-2021-07693
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K081048
• 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: 12/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 831-708
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-708
• 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: 48 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 115 KG