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Investigation summary: with all the available information, boston scientific concludes that the reported allegation of pain could not be confirmed through product analysis of the returned device.However, the reported patient symptom is a known risk associated with spectra procedures and is noted as such in the device instructions for use.Dhr review: a dhr and ship history cannot be performed as the serial/lot number for this component was not available.Technical analysis: upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this spectra penile prosthesis (spp) was thoroughly analyzed.Visual and microscopical testing of the cylinders identified a that the rear tip had been trimmed or shaven down.Both cylinders also had sharp instrument damage resulting in a hole and exposed metal segments in the front tip.This damage was consistent with explant.Upon functional testing, both cylinders passed the bend test with a force readout of less than 1390 grams; therefore, performing within specification.Labeling review: there is no objective evidence that the user did not properly handle or use the device according to the spectra instructions for use (ifu).The spectra ifu lists pain as a potential adverse event associated with implant of this device.Investigation conclusion: based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.Section d was updated as the returned device did not match the initially reported device.Corrected fields: d4: model number, d4: lot number, d4: catalog number, d4: expiration date, d4: unique identifier (udi).
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