MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC AMS APOGEE SYSTEM WITH PC COATED INTEPRO LITE; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number 72404212

Device Problem Extrusion (2934)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Death (1802); Pain (1994); Scarring (2061); Sepsis (2067); Urinary Retention (2119); Discharge (2225); Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2364); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Prolapse (2475); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Date 04/21/2008

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

This was initially reported on the summary report dated 12/23/2014 under (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the plaintiff's attorney that the plaintiff experienced pain, scarring, mesh exposure, erosion, recurrence of prolapsed, cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, bleeding and discharge, obstructive bladder symptoms and incomplete bladder emptying.The plaintiff underwent mesh revision.The device was partially explanted.Furthermore, it was reported that the plaintiff died.The causes of death were reported as acute cardio-pulmonary failure, severe metabolic acidosis, sepsis and bowel obstruction.Related to manufacturer report #: 3011770902-2016-00327.

• Brand Name: AMS APOGEE SYSTEM WITH PC COATED INTEPRO LITE
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie MN 55347
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie MN 55347
• Manufacturer Contact: randy hoyt ; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie, MN 55347 ; 9522383906
• MDR Report Key: 5813088
• MDR Text Key: 50127933
• Report Number: 3011770902-2016-00326
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• 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: 02/21/2007
• Device Catalogue Number: 72404212
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2006
• 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: PERIGEE
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 71 YR