Model Number 31540 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Inflammation (1932); Hernia (2240); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)
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Event Date 03/09/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be submitted upon the completion of the investigation into this event.
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Event Description
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This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a pre-suit claim which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medicals mesh product.Claimant attributes unspecified complications to the mesh.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of all manufacturing lot history and sterilization records was conducted.All in-process specifications and release criteria were met, including seal strength testing on both the pre-and-post-sterile packaging.Ball burst and suture retention testing was also conducted on the mesh at incoming and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was performed on the cured coated mesh panels.
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Event Description
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Allegedly, patient had serous fluid collection and infection that required mesh explant three months post procedure.
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Event Description
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Allegedly plaintiff also experienced irecurrent hernia, incorporation of mesh, mass and adhesions.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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