MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION LYNX SYSTEM; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE, RETR

Model Number M0068503000

Device Problems Material Integrity Problem (2978); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Micturition Urgency (1871); Urinary Retention (2119); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Prolapse (2475); Dyspareunia (4505); Urinary Incontinence (4572)

Event Date 09/02/2004

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block b3 date of event: date of event was approximated to (b)(6) 2004, the implant date, as no event date was reported.Block e1: this event was reported by the patient's legal representation.The implant surgeons are: dr.(b)(6), (sling urethropexy).Dr.(b)(6).(anterior and posterior colporrhaphy).(b)(6) medical center.(b)(6).Phone: (b)(6).Block h6: the following imdrf patient codes capture the reportable events of: e2101 - adhesion.E1309 - urinary retention.E2328 - obstruction.E1310 - recurrent utis.E1304 - urinary urgency.E2333 - prolapse.E232402 - stress incontinence.Imdrf impact code f1905 captures the reportable event of mesh excision surgery.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that a lynx system device was implanted into the patient during an anterior and posterior colporrhaphy + sling urethropexy procedure performed on (b)(6) 2004, for the treatment of cystocele, rectocele and stress incontinence.Examination of the vaginal area revealed a cystocele and rectocele, and the vaginal vault was mildly prolapsed.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient was diagnosed with incomplete bladder emptying, recurrent uti, had history of sub-urethral mesh, urge incontinence, and dyspareunia and underwent cystoscopy with bilateral retrograde pyelograms and limited pelvic exam under anesthesia.Intraoperative findings included induration of the anterior vaginal wall along with expected course of a palpable mesh sling.The sling appears to be proximal near the bladder neck and kinking.There was no evidence of vaginal extrusion.She had a grade 2 plus cystocele.It was believed that the sling was obstructing the bladder neck and was likely causing symptoms of incomplete emptying, dyspareunia, and obstruction.The mispositioned mesh appeared to be noted.She still had persistent stress incontinence.It was recommended to remove the sling and do a primary native tissue cystocele repair to relieve the obstruction and improve bladder emptying thus removing the utis and dyspareunia will improve.A non-mesh option such as bulkamid was considered if the patient wanted to have another treatment for her stress incontinence.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient had transvaginal removal of mesh and cystoscopy due to mechanical complication of genitourinary device, urge incontinence, history of sub-urethral sling, other specified disorders of the bladder, and other specified dyspareunia.Intraoperative findings showed mesh was adherent to the periurethral tissue, and appeared to be obstructive, tight and not a flat tension free tape.There was a good deal of tension and stretch to the pelvic floor.The sling was identified crossing from the urethra and appeared to be tracking into each obturator fossae.A free edge was dissected all the way up to the pelvic floor fascia on both sides.Physician could not feel any mesh palpable at the conclusion except for the sling penetrated through the pelvic floor.Upon cystoscopy, there was no evidence of any abnormality seen, specifically no evidence of injury neither after sling removal.Cystocele was mild so repair was deferred.During the procedure, it was also noted that the sling was tight and was then dissected free enough to grasp it.The sling was passed off as specimen.Follow up was arranged in about six weeks to make sure the patient was healing appropriately.The condition of the patient after the procedure was stable.

• Brand Name: LYNX SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE, RETR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): FREUDENBERG MEDICAL MIS INC; 2301 centennial boulevard; jeffersonville IN 47130
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 17882019
• MDR Text Key: 325064091
• Report Number: 3005099803-2023-05278
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729718949
• UDI-Public: 08714729718949
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020110
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2007
• Device Model Number: M0068503000
• Device Catalogue Number: 850-300
• Device Lot Number: 0ML4071302
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2004
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Female