MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC. OVERSTITCH¿ ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING SYSTEM

Model Number XTACK-160-H

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Malaise (2359); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521)

Event Date 04/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

After surgery the patient complained of pain and cramping.The two days later the patient was taken to the er as the patient was having trouble swallowing and a ct scan was performed and a small leak was observed in the anastomosis and was repaired with a x-tact.The patient is doing well.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device labeling notes the following: the current overstitch¿ endoscopic suturing system (ess) instructions for use (ifu) addressed the known and potential event of "pain; cramping; malaise; other; esophageal perforation; and hospitalization" as follows: warnings: only physicians possessing sufficient skill and experience in similar or the same techniques should perform endoscopic procedures.Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving absorbable sutures before employing synthetic absorbable sutures for wound closure, as the risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.Ensure that there is sufficient space for the needle to open.Warning: do not introduce the device with the needle body in its open position.Adverse event: possible complications that may result from using the endoscopic suturing system include, but may not be limited to: pharyngitis / sore throat, nausea and / or vomiting, abdominal pain and / or bloating, hemorrhage, hematoma, conversion to laparoscopic or open procedure, stricture, infection / sepsis, pharyngeal, colonic and/or esophageal perforation, esophageal, colonic and/or pharyngeal laceration, intra-abdominal (hollow or solid) visceral injury, aspiration, wound dehiscence, and acute inflammatory tissue reaction.Additional information: the device has not been returned for analysis, and after multiple attempts to gather more information from the reporter, no additional information has been received.The investigator determined a device history record (dhr) review is not possible for this complaint, as attempts at gathering the device serial/lot number were unsuccessful.

• Brand Name: OVERSTITCH¿ ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SUTURING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC.; 1120 s. capital of texas hwy; bldg 1, ste. 300; austin TX 78746
• Manufacturer (Section G): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY COSTA RICA, SRL; coyol free zone; building b 13.3; alajuela, cs CRI ; CS CRI
• Manufacturer Contact: david hooper ; 1120 s. captail of texas hwy; bldg 1, ste 300; austin, TX 78746 ; 5128523757
• MDR Report Key: 14755014
• MDR Text Key: 303227682
• Report Number: 3006722112-2022-00065
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OCW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K081853
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: XTACK-160-H
• Device Catalogue Number: XTACK-160-H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• 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 Sex: Female