MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OBTECH MEDICAL SARL_ SAGB QUICKCLOSE WITH VELOCITY* INJECTION PORT; IMPLANT, INTRAGASTRIC FOR MORBID OBESITY

Catalog Number SAGBX

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/07/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that after a gastric band procedure the band was twisted inside the abdomen cutting off circulation and revised only to be removed after causing erosion in the stomach resulting in gastroparesis.

• Type of Device: IMPLANT, INTRAGASTRIC FOR MORBID OBESITY
• Manufacturer (Section D): OBTECH MEDICAL SARL_; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): OBTECH MEDICAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 6108065
• MDR Text Key: 60075436
• Report Number: 3005992282-2016-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/25/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/16/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SAGBX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2016
• 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