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InjuryFHK

ADVANTAGE A/T KIT

Received Jun 25, 2004

Report 6000043-2004-00026 · MDR key 531469

Device

Generic name

Surgical Sling

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific

Model number

NA

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

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.