inforMED
InjuryFAF

TOROSA

Received Apr 30, 2012 · Event occurred Apr 3, 2012

Report 2125050-2012-00022 · MDR key 2822180

Device

Generic name

Saline Filed Testicular Prosthesis

Manufacturer

Coloplast A/s

Model number

5206302400

Catalog number

5206302400

Lot number

3000205

Product problems

  • Material Erosion

Patient

Not reported

  • Tissue Damage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DEVICE ERODED THROUGH THE SCROTUM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ONE TESTICULAR DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. EXAMINATION OF THE RETURNED COMPONENT REVEALED NO ABNORMALITIES THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORT OF EROSION. COLOPLAST ACCEPTS THE PHYSICIAN'S OBSERVATIONS OF SUCH AS THE REASON FOR SURGICAL INTERVENTION. THE PRODUCT LITERATURE THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS DEVICE ADDRESSES THE POTENTIAL POST OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS THIS.