MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. BARD FLAT MESH; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number UNKAA030

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Death (1802); Injury (2348)

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time no conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges surgical intervention and wrongful death of the patient; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.This emdr represents the bard flat mesh (device #1).Additional emdrs were submitted to represent the bard/davol composix kugel hernia patch (device #2) and phasix mesh (device #3).Should additional information be provided a supplemental emdr will be submitted.Not returned.

Event Description

Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for implant of an unspecified bard mesh (bard flat mesh), bard/davol composix kugel hernia patch and phasix mesh on (b)(6) 2006 and/or (b)(6) 2011 and/or (b)(6) 2018.As reported, the plaintiff is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against all devices.Attorney alleges wrongful death of the patient.Attorney also alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.It is also alleged that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.

• Brand Name: BARD FLAT MESH
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED 3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258495
• MDR Report Key: 10132225
• MDR Text Key: 194447835
• Report Number: 1213643-2020-05534
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/09/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKAA030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Death; Required Intervention