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 mesh erosion, adhesions, vesicocolic fistula, small bowel obstruction, abscess, sepsis, and multiple revision surgeries.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.
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Plaintiff also allegedly experienced debridement, necrosis, inflammation, pain, diverticulitis and wound infection.
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