MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC LAP-BAND AP STANDARD W/ ACCESS PORT I; ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

Model Number	B-2240
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	02/05/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Taper ii.Medwatch sent to the fda on 17/jul/2018.Device evaluation summary: the device was returned to apollo for analysis, and visual examination confirmed the connector type as taper ii.Needle marks were noted on the port septum and scratches were observed on the port housing and one port hole.Yellow particles were observed on the port housing.An air leak test was not feasible as the device was received with the access port only.A fill inspection test was performed and no blockage was observed.Under microscopic analysis, the end of the band tubing, separated approximately 0.6 inches past the ss connector, was noted to have striated edges, consistent with damage from a surgical end cut to remove the device.Device labeling addresses the reported event as follows: 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.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 (removal) 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 "port pain at site." the device was removed.

• Brand Name: LAP-BAND AP STANDARD W/ ACCESS PORT I
• 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: 7696645
• Report Number: 3006722112-2018-00167
• Device Sequence Number: 19086624
• Product Code: LTI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10811955020183
• UDI-Public: 10811955020183
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000008
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2004
• Device Explanted Year: 2018
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2018

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/27/2011
• Device Model Number: B-2240
• Device Catalogue Number: B-2240
• Device Lot Number: 1730540
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/05/2018
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2018
• 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: 79 YR
• Patient Weight: 75