| Model Number |
72404011 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/16/2024
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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 this inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) was not performing as expected.Two weeks later a revision surgery was performed, upon examination a hole in the left cylinder was found.The left cylinder was explanted and replaced.No patient complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, this device was thoroughly analyzed.The first cylinder was microscopically examined and had wear at a fold in the proximal end and middle of the cylinder.The cylinder had two holes with leaks at the corners of a fold in the proximal end of the cylinder.The second cylinder passed visual and leakage testing.This investigation is assigned a most probable conclusion code of cause traced to component failure.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) was not performing as expected.Two weeks later a revision surgery was performed, upon examination a hole in the left cylinder was found.The left cylinder was explanted and replaced.No patient complications were reported.
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