MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SPATZ FGIA INC. SPATZ3 ADJUSTABLE BALLOON SYSTEM; GASTRIC BALLOON

Model Number A-SP3-03K

Device Problems Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Air/Gas in Device (4062)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

To date, spatz fgia inc.Has not received the product for evaluation, therefore no analysis or testing has been done.A review of the device labeling notes the following: spontaneous hyperinflation is the enlargement of the balloon with extra air that can occur spontaneously.This can lead to symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, ulceration, perforation, and could require a down adjustment or removal of the balloon.

Event Description

Big implanted on (b)(6) 2023.Hyperinflation was detected and the ballon was removed and exchanged on (b)(6) 2024.New hyperinflation was detected on (b)(6) 2024.

• Brand Name: SPATZ3 ADJUSTABLE BALLOON SYSTEM
• Type of Device: GASTRIC BALLOON
• Manufacturer (Section D): SPATZ FGIA INC.; 1801 s perimeter rd, ste 130; fort lauderdale FL 33309
• Manufacturer (Section G): SPATZ FGIA INC.; 1801 s perimeter rd, ste 130; fort lauderdale FL 33309
• Manufacturer Contact: pnina polishuk ; 1801 s perimeter rd, ste 130; fort lauderdale, FL 33309
• MDR Report Key: 18967792
• MDR Text Key: 339331530
• Report Number: 3012638928-2024-03041
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 860005178810
• UDI-Public: (01)860005178810(11)2023-01-16(17)2025-01-16(10)230116
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: P190012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A-SP3-03K
• Device Lot Number: 230116
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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 Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 122 KG