BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Received Jan 14, 2011 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2010
Report MW5019061 · MDR key 1969284
Device
Generic name
Advantage Fit Transvaginal Tape
Manufacturer
Boston ScientificModel number
ADVANTAGE FITCatalog number
850-2110
Lot number
OML9092101
Product problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
62 YR
- Unspecified Infection
- Muscle Spasm(s)
- Pain
- Discomfort
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
I HAD TVT BLADDER SLING SURGERY IN (B)(6) 2010, AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A PULL IN MY GROIN. I HAD A CATHETER REMAIN IN MY BODY WITH SERIOUS INFECTIONS FOR NINE WEEKS UNTIL A SECOND SURGERY WAS PERFORMED (B)(6), 2010, TO CUT THE MESH. IT TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS OF SELF CATH AND BLADDER SPASMS BEFORE I GAINED USE OF MY BLADDER BUT I AM STILL INCONTINENT. SINCE THE SECOND SURGERY, LEG AND THIGH PAIN INCREASED OVER MONTHS AND MOVED INTO MY HIP AND BUTTOCKS. I NOW USE A WALKING STICK TO WALK. I HAD AN EMG WHICH DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD MORE TESTS AS I DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. I AM IN CONSTANT PAIN EVERY DAY AND THIS HAS STOPPED ME WORKING OR BEING PRODUCTIVE. I AM A CRIPPLE FROM THIS PRODUCT.