As reported the expired device was inadvertently implanted.Our review shows that the lot was provided to the customer prior to the expiration date.The product is packaged with the expiration clearly displayed on each level of packaging.The instructions-for-use instructs the user to inspect the package prior to use.This event is confirmed to be solely a use related error.Note: the information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.Implanted.
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018 during a laparoscopic repair of an incarcerated ventral hernia a davol ventralight st w/ echo was implanted that had been retrieved from the hospital inventory.As reported, after the procedure was completed, during a routine documentation of the devices used in the procedure it was noted the expiration date of the mesh was (b)(6) 2018.As reported the surgeon decided to leave the mesh implanted with no further medical or surgical intervention.
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