| Model Number |
VTX5050M |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Torn Material (3024)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hernia (2240); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
12/07/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, the patient underwent a procedure for a midline hernia, while they used a robotic transversus abdominis release operative approach, the mesh was torn with an 11 cm.Defect post operatively.The mesh appearance was normal.The mesh was cut prior to implantation.The wound was closed with suture.The patient had incurred a hernia recurrence.The location of the hernia was midline.An additional operation was needed to correct the issue.The patient was alive.
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