Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes
Adhesion(s) (1695); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced bowel obstruction, failure of mesh, mesh rolled on itself, adhesions, loss of domain, scarring, and pain.Post-operative patient treatment included mesh removal surgery and removal of adhesions.