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Catalog Number 0117311 |
Device Problem
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/26/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It is alleged that one side of the 3dmax light mesh package was found to be unsealed when opened for a case.The subject device is being returned for evaluation.However, at this time has not been received.Based on the information provided to date, no conclusion can be made.If/when the sample is returned and evaluated and/or additional information is provided, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification.To date, this is the only reported complaint for this manufacturing lot of 1183 units released for distribution in february 2021.Not returned.
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Event Description
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As reported, during a totally extraperitoneal (tep) hernia repair procedure on (b)(6) 2021, while opening the sterile package of the bard/davol 3dmax light mesh out of the box, the mesh fell on the ground.It was reported that the package is usually opened from one side, but the other side was already open (not sealed), so the device fell on the ground.As reported, another device was used to complete the procedure and there was no reported patient injury.
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Event Description
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As reported, during a totally extraperitoneal (tep) hernia repair procedure on (b)(6) 2021, while opening the sterile package of the bard/davol 3dmax light mesh out of the box, the mesh fell on the ground.It was reported that the package is usually opened from one side, but the other side was already open (not sealed), so the device fell on the ground.As reported, another device was used to complete the procedure and there was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It is alleged that one side of the 3dmax light mesh package was found to be unsealed when opened for a case.The subject device is being returned for evaluation.However, at this time has not been received.Based on the information provided to date, no conclusion can be made.If/when the sample is returned and evaluated and/or additional information is provided, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification.To date, this is the only reported complaint for this manufacturing lot of 1183 units released for distribution in february 2021.Addendum: this is an addendum to the initial mdr submitted.This supplemental mdr is submitted to report the results of the sample evaluation.Evaluation of the sample finds that the packaging of the product is opened at the bottom manufacturing seal, as reported and the top chevron seal is also opened from attempted opening by the user.Inspection of the entire pouch and sealing area found that good adhesive transfer is evident and shows the pouch was sealed correctly and the pouch integrity was intact.Examination of the seal confirms there was no breach to the package prior to opening.Based on the sample evaluation and investigation performed, the root cause of the reported event is that after being distributed, the pouch may have been opened and returned to the unit carton at some point prior to the attempted use.Sample evaluated.
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