| Model Number |
72401450 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a surgical procedure to explant this ambicor penile prosthesis (app) due to infection.The infection was cleaned and treated with antibiotics.A new tactra malleable penile prosthesis was implanted.There were no patient complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory, this device underwent a thorough analysis.The pump and cylinders were visually and microscopically inspected.The first cylinder had a small leak consistent with explant damage.No damage was identified in the pump or second cylinder.The reported patient symptom of infection is a known risk associated with implant of these devices and is noted as such in the instructions for use (ifu).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a surgical procedure to explant this ambicor penile prosthesis (app) due to infection.The infected area was cleaned and treated with antibiotics.A new tactra malleable penile prosthesis was implanted.There were no patient complications reported.
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