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

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Vomiting (2144); Weight Changes (2607)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This information was posted on social media 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.No information is available regarding the product that was involved, the authenticity of the complainant, or the veracity of the information provided by the complainant.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 to be reviewed.Unable to determine root cause.The investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported adverse event.If additional information becomes available for investigation in the future, a supplemental report would be made.At this time, the reported issue will be tracked and trended.

Event Description

Patient stated on social media that the surgery related to the lap-band "almost killed me" and that it was removed in 2018 {exact date not provided, no implant date provided}.The patient stated on social media that he/she weighed about 190 pounds until he/she started having unspecified issues, and was put on new medication, and subsequently gained over 150 pounds in less than 9 months due to how the medication was absorbed and when it was administered.The patient stated that he/she had stitches in the esophagus, erosion and scarring inside the stomach, and was vomiting solid foods.The patient stated the band was "almost fully restricted" and may be the cause of the vomiting.No other relevant information provided.

• 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: brian stowe ; 1001 calle amanener; san clemente, CA 92673 ; 8779377374
• MDR Report Key: 16682322
• MDR Text Key: 312697308
• Report Number: 3013508647-2023-00180
• 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: 04/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2023
• 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; Life Threatening