MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN) AMS ACTICON NEOSPHINCTER; IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 12/04/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the acticon bowel sphincter was removed due to patient dissatisfaction.Another acticon device was implanted.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.

• Brand Name: AMS ACTICON NEOSPHINCTER
• Type of Device: IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN); 10700 bren road w; minnetonka MN 55343
• Manufacturer (Section G): AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN); 10700 bren road w; minnetonka MN 55343
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon zurn ; 10700 bren road w; minnetonka, MN 55343 ; 9529306000
• MDR Report Key: 4368604
• MDR Text Key: 21082841
• Report Number: 2183959-2014-00579
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P010020
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/11/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR