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

Model Number M0068318170

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 03/25/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The exact age of the patient is unknown, however, it was reported the patient was over 18 years.(b)(4).The complainant indicated that the device was 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 device was used during a pelvic floor repair procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the dart detached from the suture when deployed into the patient's right side.The suture was not tensioned and was left free hanging during deployment.Reportedly, the detached dart remained inside the patient.The procedure was completed with another uphold lite with capio slim device.There were no patient complications as a result of this event.The patient's condition at the conclusion of the procedure was reported to be fine.

• Brand Name: UPHOLD LITE
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC, FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE, TRANSVAGIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): FREUDENBERG MEDICAL; 2301 centennial boulevard; jefferson IN 47130
• Manufacturer Contact: carole morley ; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086834015
• MDR Report Key: 8553339
• MDR Text Key: 143218620
• Report Number: 3005099803-2019-02098
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729839200
• UDI-Public: 08714729839200
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2019

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/04/2020
• Device Model Number: M0068318170
• Device Catalogue Number: 831-817
• Device Lot Number: 0000061426
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/05/2017
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other