MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORAX MEDICAL, INC. FENIX CONTINENCE RESTORATION SYSTEM; IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE

Model Number FS16

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Constipation (3274)

Event Date 08/24/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Following a surgical procedure for reinforcement of the anal sphincter due to fecal incontinence, a patient experienced anal pain and obstructed defecation leading to fenix device explant.The fenix device was used as part of the surgical procedure.-uneventful surgical procedure and device implant on (b)(6) 2015.-patient began having worsening symptoms of obstructed defecation on (b)(6) 2017; patient attempted to manage symptoms with laxatives to no avail.-uneventful device explant on (b)(6) 2017 due to anal pain and obstructed defecation; the device was removed through the original incision.-the device was found in the correct position/geometry at the time of removal.-the patient experienced an issue with wound dehiscence after removal.She is being managed by her physician for dietary and laxative use to manage her stools.

• Brand Name: FENIX CONTINENCE RESTORATION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTED FECAL INCONTINENCE DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue n; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORAX MEDICAL, INC.; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview MN 55126
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica ahlborn ; 4188 lexington avenue north; shoreview, MN 55126 ; 6513618900
• MDR Report Key: 6924825
• MDR Text Key: 88930841
• Report Number: 3008766073-2017-00115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PMH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: H130006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 07/09/2016
• Device Model Number: FS16
• Device Lot Number: 3737
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/12/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/09/2012
• 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; Disability
• Patient Age: 42 YR