inforMED
InjuryIWG

RADIO ACTIVE SEEDS

Received Dec 3, 2008

Report MW5009145 · MDR key 1260623

Device

Generic name

For Prostate Cancer

Manufacturer

Theragenics Corp

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

Not reported

  • Unspecified Infection
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Burning Sensation
  • Blockage
  • Surgical procedure
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HAD BURNING AFTER SEED. IMPLANTS - HAD 4 TURP SURGERIES: 10 HR BLADDER SURG, 2 HEART ATTACKS C PUT IN STENT 2ND ATTACK. HAD SEVERAL BLADDER BLOCKAGES. AT LEAST II TRIPS TO ER. HAD SEVERAL BLADDER INFECTIONS. PAPERS DO NOT HAVE ALL MY DOCTOR VISITS AND TEST. SEE SCANNED PAGES. DOSE OR AMOUNT: PUT IN BY DR MASEK. DATES OF USE: 2002 INCLUDED. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: PROSTATE CANCER.