It was reported that a patient implanted with this spectra penile prosthesis (spp) started experiencing discomfort during ongoing use of the device and noted that their glans looked as if it had ulcerated, which led to a clinical evaluation.The physician removed the spp and performed a biopsy in the affected area.The patient was expected to fully recover from the procedure.No additional information was reported.Boston scientific has been unable to obtain additional information regarding the patient biopsy results, despite good faith efforts.
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Event date: approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.Investigation summary: based on the information available, there was no device available for analysis and there was no report of a device performance allegation during treatment.The reported patient symptoms are known risks associated with spp procedures and are noted as such in the spp instructions for use.Device history record (dhr): the dhe confirmed that the device met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.Device technical analysis: the device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.Labeling review: the spp instructions for use (ifu) was reviewed.The patient symptoms of tissue damage were found to be listed in the ifu.Investigation conclusion: based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.
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