MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH UPHOLD¿ LITE; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN

Model Number M0068318170

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/26/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient's exact age is unknown; however it was reported that the patient was over the age of 18.(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device has been disposed and will not be returned for evaluation; therefore a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.If any further relevant information is identified, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an uphold lite¿ with capio slim was used during an anterior repair with mesh procedure performed on (b)(6) 2017.According to the complainant, after deployment of the capio device, the needle detached from the suture outside the patient and was found in the device.The procedure was completed with another uphold¿ lite.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be stable.

• Brand Name: UPHOLD¿ LITE
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MARLBOROUGH; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer Contact: nancy cutino ; 100 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834000
• MDR Report Key: 7064475
• MDR Text Key: 93385257
• Report Number: 3005099803-2017-03411
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729839200
• UDI-Public: 08714729839200
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: K122459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/31/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/15/2019
• Device Model Number: M0068318170
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-817
• Device Lot Number: ML00003568
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2016
• 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