MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORP. C-QUR MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 31542

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Hernia (2240); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.This report shall not be considered as an admission by atrium medical that the product described in the lawsuit claim and described herein is or was defective, or that it had any causal relationship to any injuries allegedly suffered by the plaintiff.

Event Description

This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medical's mesh product.Allegedly, plaintiff was implanted with c-qur mesh.Plaintiff allegedly experienced mesh migration and failure (mesh pulled away) resulting in the recurrent herniation of bowel contents through the mesh, fat necrosis encompassing the mesh, and significant pain, necessitating mesh removal.Since this is a legal matter, the case has been turned over to legal counsel and further information obtained through investigation or discovery may fall under the attorney/client and/or work product privilege.However, atrium will supplement this report as appropriate if additional information comes to its attention.

Manufacturer Narrative

A thorough review of the device history records indicates that this lot of hernia mesh passed all quality inspections and performance inspections.Based on the details of the complaint and acceptable lot qualification results atrium medical can find no fault with the product in question.

Event Description

Plaintiff also allegedly experienced adhesions, pain, blood loss, panniculectomy and necrosis.

• Brand Name: C-QUR MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORP.; 40 continental blvd.; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5 wentworth drive; hudson NH 03051
• Manufacturer Contact: theresa morin ; 40 continental blvd.; merrimack, NH 03054 ; 6038645237
• MDR Report Key: 6982273
• MDR Text Key: 90391969
• Report Number: 3011175548-2017-00214
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050311
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2012
• Device Model Number: 31542
• Device Catalogue Number: 31542
• Device Lot Number: 10529633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/18/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention