MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MN) AMS MONARC SLING SYSTEM; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number 72403830

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Death (1802); Pneumonia (2011); Urinary Retention (2119); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)

Event Date 04/12/2011

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

This was initially submitted on the summary report dated december 23, 2014 under exemption (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the plaintiff's attorney that the plaintiff experienced bladder outlet obstruction, prolonged voiding pattern, incomplete bladder emptying, and bladder instability.Furthermore, it was reported that the plaintiff died.The cause of death reported was aspiration pneumonitis.Related to mfr # 2183959-2015-00605.

• Brand Name: AMS MONARC SLING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• 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: 5334390
• MDR Text Key: 34658776
• Report Number: 2183959-2015-00604
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 09/08/2014

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: 02/19/2008
• Device Catalogue Number: 72403830
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2007
• 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: APOGEE
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 72 YR