MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC BIB INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM; IMPLANT, INTRAGASTRIC FOR MORBID OBESITY

Model Number B-40800

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/06/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Block h6: impact code f2202 is being used to capture the reportable event of additional endoscopy procedure.Device code a1401 is being used to capture the reportable event of deflation problem.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific that a bib instragastic balloon system was implanted on (b)(6) 2024.On (b)(6) 2024, the patient reported blue color urine and the physician verified that the patient had bluish color urine through a photo and prescribed a liquid diet.An endoscopic procedure was done on (b)(6) 2024 which confirmed the balloon was empty, and the balloon was removed.A new balloon was implanted on (b)(6) 2024.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.Note: it was reported that methylene blue was used when filling the orbera balloon.However, according to the instructions for use (ifu) the igb is places in the stomach and filled with sterile saline.

• Brand Name: BIB INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM
• Type of Device: IMPLANT, INTRAGASTRIC FOR MORBID OBESITY
• Manufacturer (Section D): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC; 1120 s. capital of texas hwy; bldg 1 suite 300; austin TX 78746
• Manufacturer (Section G): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY COSTA RICA S.R.L; alajuela, 02 ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 19055183
• MDR Text Key: 339551955
• Report Number: 3005099803-2024-01355
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: B-40800
• Device Lot Number: AF05449
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2023
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Female