Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
Event Type
Injury
Manufacturer Narrative
We are unable to perform a full investigation as no sample, product code or lot number was available.Review of complaints does not show any similar reports related to a device failure.If any further info is provided a follow up report will be submitted.The other four reports are: 1219977-2014-00045, 00046, 00047 and 00048.
Event Description
A sales rep was given an email that announced the problems another facility was having with mesh being "rejected" in five patients out of 46 patients.Rep talked to person that wrote letter and they had narrowed it down to one surgeon and it was determined to be due to technique.