MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC. ORBERA INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM

Model Number B-4800

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

Patient Problems Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Hernia (2240); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reporter of the event was asked to return the product for analysis, and to indicate product serial number.To date, neither the device nor any further device information has been received by apollo.Device labeling addresses the reported event as follows: precautions: the physiological response of the patient to the presence of orbera may vary depending upon the patient's general condition and the level and type of activity.The types and frequency of administration of drugs or diet supplements and the overall diet of the patient may also affect the response.Adverse events: it is important to discuss all possible complications and adverse events with your patient.Complications that may result from the use of this product include the risks associated with the medications and methods utilized in the endoscopic procedure, the risks associated with any endoscopic procedure, the risks associated with the orbera intragastric balloon specifically, and the risks associated with the patient's degree of intolerance to a foreign object placed in the stomach.The event of hiatal hernia was reported in the us pivotal clinical study and was experienced by less than.5% of the participants.

Event Description

Reported as: a patient with the orbera intragastric balloon had "hernia repair, had complication of blood clots and ended up in icu.Physician put the patient on blood thinners and now the patient is bleeding." device remains implanted.

• Brand Name: ORBERA INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM
• Type of Device: INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON
• Manufacturer (Section D): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC.; 1120 s capitol of texas hwy; bldg 1, ste 300; austin TX 78746
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALLERGAN; global park free zone; 900 global park; la aurora de heredia
• Manufacturer Contact: laura leboeuf ; 1120 s capital of texas hwy; bldg 1, ste 300; 5122795141
• MDR Report Key: 6393358
• MDR Text Key: 69556565
• Report Number: 3006722112-2017-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10811955020619
• UDI-Public: (01)10811955020619
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/09/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: B-4800
• Device Catalogue Number: B-4800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2017
• 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