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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION Lynx? System; mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary incontinence, retr

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION Lynx? System; mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary incontinence, retr Back to Search Results
Model Number M0068503000
Medical Device Problem Code Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Erosion (1750); Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Unspecified Mental, Emotional or Behavioural Problem (4430); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
Date of Event 04/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to boston scientific corporation that lynx suprapubic mid-urethral sling system was implanted into the patient during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.The device subsequently malfunctioned and eroded into her bladder, resulting in substantial pain, nerve damage, tissue damage, and the need for ongoing medical care, including multiple corrective surgeries, such as removal of the mesh beginning on (b)(6) 2024.Following the procedure, the patient also experienced the following: emotional distress, physical disfigurement, and permanent injury.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Block b3 date of event: the exact event onset date is unknown.The provided event date of april 24, 2024, was chosen as a best estimate based on the date of mesh implant.Block e1: this event was reported by the patient's legal representation.Block h6: the following imdrf patient code capture the reportable event of: e2330 - pain.E2006 - erosion.E0206 - mental anguish.E2308 - disfigurement.The following imdrf impact code capture the reportable event of: f1204 - permanent impairment.F1905 - device revision or replacement.
 
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Brand Name
Lynx? System
Common Device Name
mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary incontinence, retr
Manufacturer (Section D)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
300 boston scientific way
marlborough MA 01752
Manufacturer (Section G)
Boston Scientific Corporation
780 brookside drive
spencer IN 47460
Manufacturer Contact
farshad fahimi
4100 hamline avenue north
building c
saint paul, MN 55112
MDR Report Key50507215
Report Number2124215-2026-46257
Device Sequence Number9404980
Product Code OTN
UDI-Device Identifier08714729718949
UDI-Public(01)08714729718949(17)261204(10)32993824
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K020110
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/02/2026
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberM0068503000
Device Catalogue NumberM0068503000
Device Lot Number0032993824
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/31/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/10/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/28/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/02/2026
Date Device Manufactured12/05/2023
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 Required Intervention; Disability;
Patient SexUnknown
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