MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES LAP-BAND SYSTEM; ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Scar Tissue (2060); Vomiting (2144); Regurgitation (2259); Weight Changes (2607)

Event Date 04/16/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device labeling is addressed as follows: it is important to discuss all possible complications and adverse events with your patient.Complications which may result from the use of this product include the risks associated with the medications and methods utilized in the surgical procedure, the risks associated with any surgical procedure and the patient's degree of intolerance to any foreign object implanted in the body.Ulceration, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, gas bloat, dysphagia, dehydration, constipation, and weight regain have been reported after gastric restriction procedures.Nausea and vomiting may occur, particularly in the first few days after surgery and when the patient eats more than recommended.Nausea and vomiting may also be symptoms of stoma obstruction or a band/ stomach slippage.Frequent, severe vomiting can result in pouch dilatation, stomach slippage or esophageal dilatation.Deflation of the band is immediately indicated in all of these situations.Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss and nausea and vomiting.Reoperation to reposition or remove the device may be required.Other adverse events considered related to the lap-band system that occurred in fewer than 1% of subjects included: esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, hernia, incisional infection, infection, redundant skin, dehydration, gi perforation, diarrhea, abnormal stools, constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, eructation, cardiospasm, hematemesis, asthenia, fever, chest pain, incision pain, contact dermatitis, abnormal healing, edema, paresthesia, dysmenorrhea, hypochromic anemia, band leak, cholecystitis, esophageal dysmotility, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, port displacement, port site pain, spleen injury and wound infection.Warnings: patients should be advised that the lap-band system is a long-term implant.Explant (removal) and replacement surgery may be indicated at any time.Medical management of adverse reactions may include explantation.Revision surgery for explantation and replacement may also be indicated to achieve patient satisfaction.

Event Description

The lap-bad was placed and the patient immediately developed gerd, severe pain at the port site and around the stomach.The patient was throwing up constantly, gained weight and removed the band within 4 months.The removal surgeon stated there was a clear sign of scar tissue forming, way more than what should have been for a four month old band.

• Brand Name: LAP-BAND SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente CA 92673
• Manufacturer (Section G): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY; building b 13.3; alajuela, ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: kristin wielenga ; 1001 calle amanecer; san clemente, CA 92673
• MDR Report Key: 8869826
• MDR Text Key: 153544654
• Report Number: 3013508647-2019-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LTI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/07/2019

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/07/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Required Intervention