MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL PROLITE ULTRA MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 30717

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/13/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of the investigation into this event a follow up report will be submitted.

Event Description

Hospital reported that the doctor did the left femoral hernia operation in the morning of (b)(6) 2017.When he opened the outer packing of the product there was a little crack on the seal of the inner packing.He changed to another unit and no impact to patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the device in question was not returned it is difficult to determine the cause of the complaint.A review of the device history records was conducted to ensure the product was manufactured and inspected properly.The review of the device history records indicates that the product was manufactured and inspected properly.It is possible that the product was damaged during transit or after the package was opened in the field.This cannot be confirmed based on the information provided and without the physical product in question.Based on the details provided, atrium medical cannot conclude that the crack on the seal of the inner packaging was created or damaged at the site of manufacture without the physical sample.Clinical evaluation: a hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.A hernia doesn't improve on its own, however, and can lead to serious complications.Surgery is recommended to repair a hernia that is painful or enlarging.Prolite ultra is intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies including hernia repair, traumatic or surgical wounds and chest wall reconstruction procedures requiring reinforcement with a non-absorbable supportive material.An inguinal (or femoral) hernia is when tissue or intestines protrude through a weakened area of tissue in the area on either side of the pubic bone.When a product is brought to the surgical arena and prepared for use it is inspected to insure the integrity of the packaging, the expiration dates and confirmation of the correct product size and type, etc.Is conducted between two clinicians in accordance with the safe practice recommendations provided by the joint commission.If any discrepancies are discovered the product is rejected and a new one is prepared.This may represent a delay prior to patient contact while the second product is prepared.When this step is omitted, and a product within a defective package is used it would put the patient at increased risk for infection.The instructions for use (ifu) states that this device is supplied sterile and to please inspect packaging to ensure it is intact and not damaged prior to use.Do not use if package is damaged or opened.

• Brand Name: PROLITE ULTRA MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 7805561
• MDR Text Key: 118102624
• Report Number: 3011175548-2018-00915
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00650862307177
• UDI-Public: 00650862307177
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CN
• PMA/PMN Number: K002093
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/22/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/22/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/30/2020
• Device Model Number: 30717
• Device Catalogue Number: 30717
• Device Lot Number: 402049
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Device Age: YR
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/04/2015
• 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 Age: 28 YR