MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Cellulitis (1768); Hernia (2240)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.This report shall not be considered as an admission by atrium medical that the product described in the lawsuit claim and described herein is or was defective, or that it had any causal relationship to any injuries allegedly suffered by the plaintiff.Not returned.

Event Description

Ho 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 hernia recurrence, additional surgery, pain, cellulitis, abscess, infected hematoma, drainage and wound vac.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.

• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH
• MDR Report Key: 11677645
• MDR Text Key: 246314573
• Report Number: 3011175548-2021-00413
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention