MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN) AMS ELEVATE POSTERIOR PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM WITH INTEPRO LITE; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number 720127-01

Device Problem Extrusion (2934)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Death (1802); Incontinence (1928); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Burning Sensation (2146); Urinary Frequency (2275); Prolapse (2475)

Event Date 05/18/2011

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

It was reported by the plaintiff's attorney that the plaintiff allegedly experienced frequency and burning, leakage, vaginal and groin pain, pain with loose bowel, nocturia, and recurrence of symptoms.It was also reported that the plaintiff experienced mesh erosion, vaginal swelling, mesh extrusion, and infection.Furthermore, it was reported that the plaintiff died.No cause of death was reported.Related to mfr# 2183959-2015-00531.

• Brand Name: AMS ELEVATE POSTERIOR PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM WITH INTEPRO LITE
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN); 10700 bren road w; minnetonka MN 55343
• Manufacturer (Section G): AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN); 10700 bren road w; minnetonka MN 55343
• Manufacturer Contact: erika merrick ; 10700 bren road w; minnetonka, MN 55343 ; 9529306000
• MDR Report Key: 5246362
• MDR Text Key: 32021916
• Report Number: 2183959-2015-00532
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/28/2015

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/09/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 720127-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/28/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/24/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2011
• 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
• Treatment: ELEVATE ANTERIOR
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Weight: 55