InjuryFHK
ADVANTAGE A/T KIT
Received Jun 25, 2004
Report 6000043-2004-00026 · MDR key 531469
Device
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
NA
- Abscess
- Erosion
- Hospitalization required
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A THERAPEUTIC ADVANTAGE SLING WAS PLACED IN 2004. SUBSEQUENTLY THE PT PRESENTED WITH A BLADDER ABSCESS AFTER THE MESH ERODED INTO THE BLADDER. HOSPITALIZATION AND INTERVENTION WERE REQUIRED. THE DEVICE REMAINED IMPLANTED AS OF TEN DAYS LATER. NO FOLLOW UP WAS POSSIBLE SINCE THE PHYSICIAN PREFERS TO REMAIN UNIDENTIFIED.