MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION MESH OTHER; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Neuropathy (1983); Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.Not returned.

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.Plaintiff allegedly experienced pain, neuropathy, scarring, mesh migrated, adhesions, additional surgeries, infection and inflammation.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.

• Brand Name: MESH OTHER
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 10013361
• MDR Text Key: 189612087
• Report Number: 3011175548-2020-00600
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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