MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION C-QUR V-PATCH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 31201

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 04/05/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.

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 underwent surgery for abdominal wound dehiscence.Allegedly, he had seen his doctor with concerns of wound infection and the mesh had eroded through the fascia and outwards into the subcutaneous tissue.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

Investigation: based on the review of the device history and sterilization records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirements.

Event Description

Allegedly, plaintiff experienced granulation.

• Brand Name: C-QUR V-PATCH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; hudson NH 03051
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5 wentworth drive; 5 wentworth drive; hudson NH 03051
• Manufacturer Contact: theresa morin ; 40 continental blvd.; merrimack, NH 03054 ; 6038645237
• MDR Report Key: 6142099
• MDR Text Key: 61350184
• Report Number: 1219977-2016-00242
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K080688
• 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: 11/23/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2017
• Device Model Number: 31201
• Device Catalogue Number: 31201
• Device Lot Number: 217776
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2014
• 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
• Patient Age: 48 YR