| Model Number |
72400163 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Urinary Incontinence (4572)
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| Date of Event |
08/21/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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There was no device available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.The reported patient symptoms are a known risk associated with implant of these device as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).Based on the information available, a conclusion code of known inherent risk of device was assigned to this investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient sometimes presented urinary incontinence when coughing or lifting heavy objects due to cuff length of this artificial urinary sphincter (aus).A month later a surgery was performed, and after examination the physician decided to downsize the cuff.No patient complications were reported in relation to this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at our quality assurance laboratory, this artificial urinary sphincter (aus) underwent a thorough analysis.The cuff was visually inspected and underwent leak testing.No visual damages or abnormalities were found, and it did pass leak testing.The reported patient symptom of incontinence is a known risk associated with implant of these devices as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with this artificial urinary sphincter (aus) experienced urinary incontinence when coughing or lifting heavy objects due to the length of the cuff.A month later a revision surgery was performed.Upon examination, the physician decided to explant and replace the cuff with a smaller one.No additional patient complications were reported.
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