inforMED
InjuryFHK

SPARC SLING SYSTEMS

Received Jun 22, 2004 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2003

Report 2183959-2004-00028 · MDR key 531203

Device

Generic name

Sparc/other Sling Types

Model number

72403656

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NI

Product problems

  • Explanted
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

NO INFO

  • Pain
  • Perforation
  • Body temperature, elevated
  • Surgical procedure
  • Surgical procedure, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AMS RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT A PT WHO HAD A SPARC SLING SYSTEM PROCEDURE HAD REPORTED SEVERE PAIN POST-OP. SEVERAL DAYS POST-OP THE DOCTOR DETERMINED THAT HE PERFORATED THE BOWEL WHEN PLACING THE SPARC DEVICE. THE PT HAD ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND PAIN. THE SPARC SLING WAS REMOVED AND THE BOWEL REANASTOMIZED.