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Model Number 1000204-00 - MESH 2X4 HERNIA REPAIR |
Device Problems
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Material Deformation (2976); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Adhesion(s) (1695); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.
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Event Description
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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.Plaintiff allegedly experienced severe injury, adhesions, hematoma, infection, recurrent hernia, pain, additional medical care treatment or surgery, severe scar tissue, drainage and mesh ball contracted.Note: mesh was soaked in bacitracin saline ¿ off label.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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Based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.
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Event Description
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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.Plaintiff allegedly experienced severe injury, adhesions, hematoma, infection, recurrent hernia, pain, additional medical care treatment or surgery, severe scar tissue, drainage and mesh ball contracted.Note: mesh was soaked in bacitracin saline ¿ off label.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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