Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes
Pain (1994); Scarring (2061); Injury (2348); Abdominal Distention (2601); No Code Available (3191)
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after the implant, the patient experienced pain, scarring, mesh migration, sexually impaired, embarrassment, looks 9 months pregnant and bulging.Post-operative patient treatment deemed that revision surgery was too dangerous.