Initial medwatch submitted to the fda on 12/apr/2023.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 "stomach perforation/erosion" as follows: the apollo endosurgery overstitch¿ endoscopic suture system (ess) is intended for endoscopic placement of suture(s) and approximation of soft tissue.Contraindications include those specific to use of an endoscopic suturing system, and any endoscopic procedure, which may include, but not limited to, the following: this system is not for use where endoscopic techniques are contraindicated.This system is not for use with malignant tissue.Adverse events/ 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, acute inflammatory tissue reaction, death.Note: any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to apollo endosurgery (see contact information at the end of this document) and any appropriate government entity.Additional information: the device will not be returned for analysis, and since it is not possible to gather more information from the reporter, no additional information will be 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.
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Supplement #x medwatch submitted to the fda on 19/apr/2023.Additional information: the device will not be returned for analysis, and since it is not possible to gather more information from the reporter, no additional information will be 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.Device evaluation summary: assessment of the device involved in this complaint was not possible, and it has not been possible to determine the root cause for this event.
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