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| Model Number |
SPM-66-W |
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Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Material Deformation (2976); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240); Discomfort (2330); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a right inguinal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mesh bunched, concrete type adhesions, scar tissue, scarring, recurrence, inability to identify the vascular supply to the testicle, pain, and discomfort.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery and removal of testicle.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.The reporter stated the device did not cause or contribute to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b2, b5, e1 (initial reporter: facility name, street 1, city, region, postal code), h6.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a right inguinal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mesh bunched, discomfort, inflammation, adhesions, scarring, recurrence, pain, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, mental pain, disability.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, testicle removed.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.The reporter stated the device did not cause or contribute to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: added imf code.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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