MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS SYMBOTEX; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number SYM12

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Abdominal Pain (1685); Adhesion(s) (1695); Erosion (1750); Emotional Changes (1831); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral incisional hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mental and physical pain, suffering, permanent injury, physical deformity, abdominal pain, defective mesh, mesh failure, mental anguish, scarring, disfigurement, adhesions, mesh erosion, and dehiscence.Post-operative patient treatment included corrective surgery and mesh removal.

• Brand Name: SYMBOTEX
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer (Section G): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa hernandez ; 60 middletown ave.; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 11046890
• MDR Text Key: 222676584
• Report Number: 9615742-2020-02864
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521190344
• UDI-Public: 10884521190344
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142908
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2021
• Device Model Number: SYM12
• Device Catalogue Number: SYM12
• Device Lot Number: PQE0233X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2020
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/21/2016
• 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): Required Intervention