Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes
Adhesion(s) (1695); Hernia (2240); Injury (2348)
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 an incisional hernia.It was reported that after the onlay implant, the patient experienced recurrence and adhesions.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, hernia repair with new mesh, lysis of adhesions, and removal of mesh.