MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES LAP-BAND SYSTEM; ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Erosion (1750); Hernia (2240)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's stomach was eroded by the lap band.During the voluntary revision surgery to replace lap band with gastric sleeve, the lap band was found inside the patient's stomach.The lap band was removed and patient's stomach was repaired; however, the patient experienced bacterial infection in the chest cavity after the surgery.The patient was treated 1 week with antibiotics and chest tubes were used to drain the infection.The infection was cleared, but the patient claimed to develop hernia due to coughing.

Manufacturer Narrative

No information available regarding the product that was involved.Patient did not provide information for an investigation.Unable to determine if the complaint is about the lap-band or about another band which was available in the us and phased out at the end of 2016.Unable to determine root cause or conduct trending analysis.No further action to be taken unless the patient responds with more information.No new risks identified, the current risk is identified with a low rate of occurrence for the reported complaint categories.No correction or corrective action required.The lot history record for the complaint was not available for review.Unable to determine root cause.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported adverse event.This information was posted on facebook and attempts to contact the poster to follow-up or obtain additional information were unsuccessful and thus, the company cannot verify the report and was unable to conduct further investigation due to the limited information that was provided in the post.Out of an abundance of caution and a desire for strict compliance, the company is reporting the limited information that was provided, as is.If additional information would be available for investigation in the future, a supplemental report would be made.At this time, the reported issue will be tracked and trended.The patient only provided the month and year of implantation.

• Brand Name: LAP-BAND SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente CA 92673
• Manufacturer Contact: toan hoang ; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente, CA 92673 ; 9492764349
• MDR Report Key: 15719704
• MDR Text Key: 302920662
• Report Number: 3013508647-2022-00219
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P000008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/03/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2022
• 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; Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female