| Model Number |
72404453 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); Inflation Problem (1310); Mechanical Problem (1384); Malposition of Device (2616); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2024
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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 the patient with an inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) stated that he has been recently implanted and trained but is unable to inflate or deflate the device due to the high positioning of the pump.He stated that it is also very uncomfortable as it presses again the base of his shaft and is visible through clothing.He stated he did discuss this with his doctor, who stated it could not be manipulated outside surgery if at all and was offered tactra as potential option.Patient stated that when he does press the bulb, he does not transfer any fluid to the cylinders.The patient specialist discussed with the patient proper inflation techniques and position and attempting in a warm shower.The patient specialist suggested him to be seen by his doctor again for further evaluation and to discuss next steps.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with an inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) stated that he has been recently implanted and trained but is unable to inflate or deflate the device due to the high positioning of the pump.He stated that it is also very uncomfortable as it presses again the base of his shaft and is visible through clothing.He stated he did discuss this with his doctor, who stated it could not be manipulated outside surgery if at all and was offered tactra as potential option.Patient stated that when he does press the bulb, he does not transfer any fluid to the cylinders.The patient specialist discussed with the patient proper inflation techniques and position and attempting in a warm shower.The patient specialist suggested him to be seen by his doctor again for further evaluation and to discuss next steps.After consulting with the physician, the patient underwent surgical intervention to replace the pump and realign the tubing.There were no additional patient complications reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with an inflatable penile prosthesis (ipp) stated that he has been recently implanted and trained but is unable to inflate or deflate the device due to the high positioning of the pump within the scrotum.He stated that it is also very uncomfortable as it presses again the base of his shaft and is visible through clothing.He stated he did discuss this with his doctor, who stated it could not be manipulated outside surgery if at all and was offered tactra as potential option.Patient stated that when he does press the bulb, he does not transfer any fluid to the cylinders.The patient specialist discussed with the patient proper inflation techniques and position and attempting in a warm shower.The patient specialist suggested him to be seen by his doctor again for further evaluation and to discuss next steps.After consulting with the physician, the patient underwent surgical intervention to replace the pump and realign the tubing.The physician stated that the migration may be due to the new location of the reservoir tubing connecting to the tenacio pump.There were no additional patient complications reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant product udi for reservoir is (b)(4).The device is not available for analysis; therefore, no physical or visual analysis of the product could be performed.The reported patient symptom(s) are known risk associated with this device type and indicated as such in the instructions for use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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