MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC LAP-BAND AP LARGE W/ RAPIDPORT EZ; ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

Model Number	B-2365
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Slipped (1584)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Vomiting (2144); Hernia (2240)
Date of Event	06/15/2016
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Strain relief.Device labeling addresses the reported event as follows: precautions: over-dissection of the stomach during placement may result in slippage or erosion of the band and require reoperation.Adverse events: it is important to discuss all possible complications and adverse events with your patient.Complications which may result from the use of this product include the risks associated with the medications and methods utilized in the surgical procedure, the risks associated with any surgical procedure and the patient's degree of intolerance to any foreign object implanted in the body.Ulceration, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, gas bloat, dysphagia, dehydration, constipation, and weight regain have been reported after gastric restriction procedures.Slippage and/or pouch dilatation of the band can occur.Gastroesophageal reflux, nausea and/or vomiting with early or minor slippage may be in some cases successfully resolved by band deflation.More serious slippages may require band repositioning and/or removal.If there is total stoma outlet obstruction that does not respond to band deflation, or if there is abdominal pain, then immediate re-operation to remove the band is indicated.Nausea and vomiting may occur, particularly in the first few days after surgery and when the patient eats more than recommended.Nausea and vomiting may also be symptoms of stoma obstruction or a band/ stomach slippage.Frequent, severe vomiting can result in pouch dilatation, stomach slippage or esophageal dilatation.Deflation of the band is immediately indicated in all of these situations.Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss and nausea and vomiting.Reoperation to reposition or remove the device may be required.Other adverse events considered related to the lap-band® system that occurred in fewer than 1% of subjects included: esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, hernia, incisional infection, infection, redundant skin, dehydration, gi perforation, diarrhea, abnormal stools, constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, eructation, cardiospasm, hematemesis, asthenia, fever, chest pain, incision pain, contact dermatitis, abnormal healing, edema, paresthesia, dysmenorrhea, hypochromic anemia, band leak, cholecystitis, esophageal dysmotility, esophageal ulcer, esophagitis, port displacement, port site pain, spleen injury and wound infection.Warnings: patients should be advised that the lap-band ap® system is a long-term implant.Explant and replacement surgery may be indicated at any time.Medical management of adverse reactions may include explantation.Revision surgery for explantation and replacement may also be indicated to achieve patient satisfaction.
Event or Problem Description
Reported as: a patient with the lap-band system was reported to have "started to vomit and couldn't even keep down water.Multiple tests were done and it was identified that [patient's] band slipped." the device was removed.Additional information provided by the operative note: the patient has developed severe dysphagia and vomiting.Intraoperative findings noted "lap-band in appropriate position, no evidence of a significant slip." preoperative egd demonstrated a hiatal hernia.

• Brand Name: LAP-BAND AP LARGE W/ RAPIDPORT EZ
• Common Device Name: ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND
• Manufacturer (Section D): APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC; 1120 s. capital of texas hwy; bldg. 1, ste. 300; austin TX 78746
• MDR Report Key: 7306123
• Report Number: 3006722112-2018-00061
• Device Sequence Number: 1355019
• Product Code: LTI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10811955020275
• UDI-Public: 10811955020275
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000008
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2011
• Device Explanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2018

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 08/05/2013
• Device Model Number: B-2365
• Device Catalogue Number: B-2365
• Device Lot Number: 2156318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/01/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 72