MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMS 800 URINARY CONTROL SYSTEM; DEVICE INCONTINENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC

Model Number UNK-P-AUS

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

Patient Problem Urinary Incontinence (4572)

Event Date 03/06/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no device available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.The reported patient symptoms are a known risk associated with implant of these device as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).Based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient with this artificial urinary sphincter experienced recurring incontinence.A surgical procedure was performed to remove and replace the cuff with a smaller one.There were no device issues and no further patient complications reported.

• Brand Name: AMS 800 URINARY CONTROL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: DEVICE INCONTINENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: farshad fahimi ; 4100 hamline avenue north; building c; saint paul, MN 55112
• MDR Report Key: 18966267
• MDR Text Key: 338430711
• Report Number: 2124215-2024-17029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZY
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: UNK-P-AUS
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK-P-AUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR