MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COLOPLAST A/S ALTIS SINGLE INCISION SLING SYSTEM; SURGICAL MESH

Model Number 5196502400

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

Patient Problems Anemia (1706); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Coloplast has not been provided any corroborating evidence to verify the information contained in this report.Without the benefit of examination and testing, coloplast is precluded from commenting on the condition of the device or the cause of the occurrence.Should additional facts prompt us to alter or supplement any information or conclusions contained in the original mdr or in any prior supplemental reports, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

As reported to coloplast, though not verified, legal representative stated the patient with this device experienced pelvic pressure, vaginal bulge, frequent constipation, chronic pain, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vaginal pain, spotting, vaginal discomfort, foreign object under the vagina, ongoing pelvic discomfort, discomfort in the lower abdomen, discomfort in suprapubic region, interstitial cystitis, pelvic fullness, bladder instillation, inconsistent voiding, self-catheterization, palpation consistent with residual device that was removed several years ago, dyspareunia, bleeding after intercourse, circumferential pain at the introitus, a small tear at the posterior aspect consistent with vulvar vestibulitis, poor wound healing, self-catheterization, pain below the urethra, tearing along the urethra, bleeding after intercourse, throbbing sensation in the pelvis, post-coital soreness, urinary hesitancy, vaginal injections in office, and post void residual volume.Patient had explantation of vaginal device, urethrolysis, posterior repair, and cystoscopy under general anesthesia.Patient had robotic assisted sacrocolpopexy with pelvic organ prolapse device, midurethral device from another manufacturer, lysis of adhesions and cystourethroscopy under general anesthesia.Patient had an abdominal and pelvic mri for possible device infection.Impressions noted postsurgical changes related to sacral colpopexy with mesh extending from the vaginal cuff to the left aspect of sacrum.No abnormal fluid signal / collection surrounding the device to suggest infection / inflammation and no pelvic fluid collection/abscess.Mild presacral edema, likely postsurgical.No acute abnormality is seen within the abdomen.Patient had a cystoscopy and laparoscopy under general anesthesia.Patient had harvest of fascia from abdomen for midurethral device from another manufacturer and explantation of midurethral device from another manufacturer under general anesthesia.Patient had abdominal wound separation with sutures placed in office.Patient passed the device out of the vagina and it was sent to pathology.The patient's doctor noted pictures she took of the device were consistent with the pelvic organ prolapse device.Pathology report noted a minute fragment of benign keratinized squamous epithelium.No dysplasia or malignancy identified, and 1 cm of translucent tissue.The pathologist thought that the material was part of a sponge or something else that was used to transport a fragment of epithelium.Patient had a pelvic ultrasound with transvaginal.Findings noted that with the residual small fragments of vaginal device in the anterior and posterior wall of the vagina as described with findings concerning protrusion into the lumen.

Event Description

Additional information received on 6/6/2023 as follows: the patient experienced anemia requiring transfusion, unclear if related to recent cystoscopy and mesh removal.

• Brand Name: ALTIS SINGLE INCISION SLING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): COLOPLAST A/S; holtedam 1; humlebæk 3050 ; DA 3050
• Manufacturer (Section G): COLOPLAST MANUFACTURING US, LLC; 1601 west river road north; minneapolis MN 55411
• Manufacturer Contact: usbes brian e schmidt ; 1601 west river road north; minneapolis, MN 55411 ; 8007880293
• MDR Report Key: 16274954
• MDR Text Key: 308521882
• Report Number: 2125050-2023-00115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PAH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05708932467407
• UDI-Public: 05708932467407
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121562
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 5196502400
• Device Catalogue Number: 519650
• Device Lot Number: 6329029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/06/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2018
• 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: 49 YR