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); Disability (2371)

Event Date 04/06/2020

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges adverse patient outcome associated with the hernia mesh used to treat the patient including death and permanent injury.No medical records, autopsy report, or death certificate 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).An additional emdr was submitted to represent the bard flat mesh (device #2).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 two unspecified bard mesh (bard flat mesh) on (b)(6) 2003 and (b)(6) 2006.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against both devices.Attorney alleges wrongful death of the patient.It is alleged that the patient passed away on (b)(6) 2020 due to the defendants¿ negligence, defective product, defective design, failure to warn, and/or other wrongful act(s).Attorney alleges general allegations for ¿past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient." 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: 10670421
• MDR Text Key: 211030537
• Report Number: 1213643-2020-09337
• 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: 10/13/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/13/2020
• 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: 10/05/2020
• 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; Disability