MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES LAP-BAND SYSTEM; ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Vomiting (2144); Regurgitation (2259)

Event Date 07/07/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It is important to discuss all possible complications and adverse events with your patient.Complications which may result from the use of this product include the risks associated with the medications and methods utilized in the surgical procedure, the risks associated with any surgical procedure and the patient's degree of intolerance to any foreign object implanted in the body.Ulceration, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, gas bloat, dysphagia, dehydration, constipation, and weight regain have been reported after gastric restriction procedures nausea and vomiting may occur, particularly in the first few days after surgery and when the patient eats more than recommended.Nausea and vomiting may also be symptoms of stoma obstruction or a band/ stomach slippage.Frequent, severe vomiting can result in pouch dilatation, stomach slippage or esophageal dilatation.Deflation of the band is immediately indicated in all of these situations.Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss and nausea and vomiting.Reoperation to reposition or remove the device may be required.

Event Description

Patient had fill a few months before traveling by plane and was told at the time of the appointment that it would be ok as long as the flight was under four (4) hours.Per the report, the flight was three (3) hours and patient became ill the day after the flight.The patient was hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain - after some time patient was diagnosed with barrette's disease, severe acid reflux, gerd and foul smelling belching.

• Brand Name: LAP-BAND SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente CA 92673
• Manufacturer (Section G): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY; building b 13.3; alajuela, cs ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: kristin wielenga ; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente, CA 92673
• MDR Report Key: 9191804
• MDR Text Key: 173185504
• Report Number: 3013508647-2019-00055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/15/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/15/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/16/2019
• 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?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention