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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AMS AMBICOR PENILE PROSTHESIS; DEVICE IMPOTENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC

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Model Number 72401450
Medical Device Problem Codes Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: based on the information available, product analysis was able to confirm a device malfunction.Device history record (dhr): the device history record (dhr) confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.Device technical analysis: the ambicor penile prosthesis (app) cylinders, pump and tubing were visually inspected and examined using a microscope.Both cylinders had wear at folds in the cylinder bodies.One cylinder had broken fabric threads in the cylinder body.A fluid leak was present in the inner tube between fabric and the inner tube.The tubing was worn down to the filament.No damage was identified in relation to the pump.Product analysis concluded that identified fluid between fabric and the inner tube could affect the functionality of device and likely caused or contributed to the reported clinical observations.Labeling review: a labeling review was performed and according to the ifu (instruction for use), there is no evidence that the device was used or handled improperly.Investigation conclusion: based on the information available, a conclusion code of caused traced to component failure was assigned to this investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient is requesting a revision of an ambicor penile prosthesis (app) due to unspecified reasons.A patient outcome was not reported.The device was returned and analysis of the returned device identified a product malfunction.
 
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Brand Name
AMS AMBICOR PENILE PROSTHESIS
Common Device Name
DEVICE IMPOTENCE MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer (Section G)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer Contact
alyson harris
4100 hamline avenue north
building c
saint paul, MN 55112
4089353452
MDR Report Key14312363
Report Number2124215-2022-15182
Device Sequence Number5274071
Product Code FHW
UDI-Device Identifier00878953000947
UDI-Public00878953000947
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryTU
PMA/510(K) Number
N970012
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2017
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 05/05/2022
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date10/04/2021
Device Model Number72401450
Device Catalogue Number72401450
Device Lot Number0152049004
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/05/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/12/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/06/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/04/2016
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Hospitalization;
Patient SexMale
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