Catalog Number 72404323 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/06/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the during the implant procedure, the patient experienced an issue with a rear tip extender for his spectra penile prosthesis cylinder.The surgeon placed a "3.0 cm [rear tip extender and it] got stuck and came off." the physician indicated it could not be found so he implanted a different 3.0 cm rear tip extender.The initial rear tip extender was not located.No further patient complications were reported in relation to this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Describe event or problem.
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Event Description
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It was later reported the physician attempted to "remove/reposition one penile cylinder (and the rear tip extender) detached in the process." it was not located and is noted as remaining in the patient.A different rear tip extender was used in the procedure.No further patient complications were reported in relation to this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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